Roshanna Sabaratnam
Chief Digital Officer/Retail
at Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County
Roshanna Sabaratnam is the Chief Digital Officer at NHMLAC, where she leads the Digital Strategies department. She is responsible for overseeing Information Technology, web development, eCommerce, and digital/technology innovation, guiding her team to refine and execute the institution’s vision and strategic direction.
Previous Experience:
- Over 15 years in eCommerce leadership roles, including senior positions at Sotheby’s Auction House, J Brand Jeans, and Wasserman Media Group.
- Held key digital media roles at Gilt Groupe, Fox Digital Media, and Yahoo!.
Education:
- Georgetown University – Bachelor of Science in Language Arts (Japanese & Russian) with a minor in Business.
- Loyola Marymount University – Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Juris Doctor (JD).
Articles by Roshanna Sabaratnam
LA Tech Week 2025 Day 1 Recap: AI Building – Monday Oct 13
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