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Short Version (45 words)

Jennifer Vessels inspires future-ready leadership powered by technology. As CEO of Next Step and trusted advisor to Adobe, Google, IKEA, and Novartis, she translates Silicon Valley innovation into actionable strategies for global enterprises. Her proven P.E.A.C.E. Framework equips organizations to turn change into measurable results.

Medium Version (90 words)

Jennifer Vessels prepares us for a future that is coming faster than ever before. A Silicon Valley native, she bridges cutting-edge innovation with practical execution. Her keynotes deliver lessons learned and her proven process to thrive with P.E.A.C.E. – Purpose, Exploration, Action, Collaboration, Empowerment – an actionable roadmap for future-readiness.

Jennifer doesn’t just speak about change—she leads it. As CEO of Next Step, she has driven transformation for Adobe, Cisco, Google, IKEA, Novartis, and Schneider Electric globally and is author of “Emergence: How Leaders Break Free from Outdated Thinking”.

Long Version (117 words)

The world has fundamentally changed. Drawing on decades of transformation experience in Adobe Cisco, Google and Schneider Electric, Jennifer Vessels shows -with rigor and optimism- how leaders can navigate the future – no matter what.

She translates Silicon Valley breakthroughs into approaches that work for complex global organizations.

With two decades experience leading transformation across US, EMEA, and Asia, Jennifer brings practitioner credibility—not theory. Her award-winning keynotes are filled with real-world case studies and practical ways all can use her P.E.A.C.E. approach immediately reshape work, with AI, Gen Z and new ideas. Jennifer is author of “Emergence: How Leaders Break Free from Outdated Thinking” and an inspiration for all to think differently.

Please welcome Jennifer Vessels.

Technical Requirements

Jennifer is prepared to deliver in person, onsite, digitally or as part of hybrid events. She has no specific technical requirements, and will adapt to the given settings and technical set-up provided that she is informed at least two weeks in advance.

Recording of her talks must be agreed in advance.

“You were fantastic — the global leaders found you riveting and inspiring.”
Sylvester Chauke, Barloworld Conference Leader
“I seldom work with an speaker so committed to delivering real results – people leave your sessions inspired – but more importantly committed and equipped to do something with the insights.”
Susan Hayes Culleton, Conference Facilitator