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As the leader of Salesforce\u2019s global legal affairs organization, he oversees how the company navigates evolving opportunities, risks and regulations in pursuing global growth and impact, ensuring responsible, ethical, and sustainable practices.<\/p>\n<p>Sabastian serves as a trusted advisor to Salesforce\u2019s various stakeholders, helping customers, partners, and industry leaders prioritize trust, impact, and responsibility in an AI-first world \u2013 advancing a vision of humans and AI agents working together to drive stakeholder success.<\/p>\n<p>Before joining Salesforce in 2023, Sabastian was a partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen &#038; Katz, where he specialized in advising global companies on corporate governance, enterprise risk oversight, stakeholder and shareholder affairs, strategic investments, and mergers and acquisitions. His expertise also includes championing sustainability initiatives and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.<\/p>\n<p>Recognized as one of the highest-ranked attorneys in the country, Sabastian also serves on the Board of Directors of the Partnership for New York City, the Business Software Alliance\u2019s Board of Directors and Executive Committee, the Aspen Institute\u2019s Business &#038; Society Board of Advisors, and as a director of Literacy Partners. 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