Jennifer Vessels

Jennifer Vessels is CEO of Next Step and transformation leader in Adobe, Google, IKEA, Novartis many mid-market companies around the world. Her lessons learned through working ‘in the trenches’ driving business model shifts, AI integration, and digital strategy are embedded in her workshops, keynotes and client engagements.

Throughout her 30 year career as a Silicon Valley technology leader, CEO of Next Step and founder of the Executive Growth Alliance, a global community of future-ready leaders, Jennifer has seen the cyclones of change (capitalism, geopolitics, climate, society, technology) grow – reaching an inflection point today.

Built through her work, Jennifer’s P.E.A.C.E. approach for thriving during change, navigating uncertainty and letting go of the outdated playbook acts as a compass when leaders break free and embrace Emergence.

Jennifer Vessels is a distinguished member of the CEOWORLD Magazine Executive Council. Professional inquiries and connections are welcome through LinkedIn or the official website.

Research & Data

Waiting for Certainty Is the Riskiest Strategy in Your Business

Jennifer VesselsResearch & Data

NOW is the time to Break Free and Move Forward with P.E.A.C.E. Waiting for Certainty Is the Riskiest Strategy in Your Business The plan was good. The team was strong. The market opportunity was real. In mid-2025, the CEO of a threat intelligence company approached me with a clear ambition:...

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