The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) honors Dr. Shahrzad (Sheri) Zarkoob as a 2017-2018 inductee into its VIP Woman of the Year Circle. She is recognized with this prestigious distinction for leadership in business. NAPW is the nation’s leading networking organization exclusively for professional women, boasting more than 850,000 members, a thriving eChapter and over 200 operating Local Chapters.
“I’m pleased to welcome Sheri into this exceptional group of professional women,” said NAPW President Star Jones. “Her knowledge and experience in her industry are valuable assets to her company and community.”
An amateur photographer, Dr. Shahrzad (Sheri) Zarkoob has always had a passion for helping people to see better. For nearly seven years, she has held the role of Senior Manager BEX (Business and Operational Excellence) at Johnson & Johnson Vision. A Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt, she is responsible for product life cycle management.
Using her skills in product development, technical marketing, portfolio management, and product and process improvement, Dr. Zarkoob is instrumental in ensuring the company’s success in these areas. She also plays a significant role mentoring other women, which she finds extremely satisfying. “The opportunity to work on diversity and inclusion networks focusing on professional development of women is very rewarding,” she said.
Dr. Zarkoob is looking forward to continuing to be involved in the mission of diversity and inclusion and hopes to eventually expand her work in these areas by joining a nonprofit.
Awards & Accomplishments:
Ph.D., University of Akron; Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt