Jessica Warren has navigated a dynamic and impactful career in the technology sector, bringing a rare blend of global experience, strategic insight and communication expertise. From her early work in Madrid, Spain as a language instructor and technical translator to leadership roles in product marketing and corporate communications, Ms. Warren has continually demonstrated the ability to bridge cultures, departments and markets with clarity and purpose. Her career reflects a commitment to organizational success and professional development, making her a trusted consultant in the evolving landscape of technology and business strategy.
Ms. Warren holds a Bachelor of Arts in linguistics, European languages and psychology from the University of Essex. This interdisciplinary foundation has supported her ability to understand complex systems and human behavior, skills that have proven vital in navigating both technical environments and people-centric roles. In addition to her academic degree, she has earned certifications in multichannel marketing communications from DePaul’s College of Communication at DePaul University, change leadership from the Project Management Institute, and professional recognition from the Society for Human Resource Management. Her education has been further enriched by ongoing learning in emerging areas such as generative artificial intelligence and project management.
Ms. Warren began her professional journey at Idiomas Eurovox in Spain, where she specialized in executive-level language instruction and technical translation for government and business clients. Her effectiveness in communication led her to London, where she joined TradingPartners as a supply team manager for Europe. She later transitioned to the company’s Chicago office, where she rose through the ranks to become global head of supply management and training. In this position, she shaped corporate training initiatives and implemented global standards that improved efficiency and scalability.
Rapidly rising in her field, Ms. Warren advanced further with her appointment as director of corporate communications at TradingPartners, followed by leadership roles in marketing and communications at Hubwoo. As director of product marketing and later senior director and head of communications and marketing, Ms. Warren was instrumental in developing messaging frameworks, executing branding strategies and supporting sales enablement efforts.
Ms. Warren’s versatility was evident at Kapow in her role as vice president of people and corporate communications. During this time, she demonstrated her expertise in internal culture development with external brand positioning. She continued to evolve professionally with roles at Software, Ivalua and Purchasing Platform Inc., leading change management and operational effectiveness initiatives.
At JLL Technologies and later JAGGAER, Ms. Warren positioned enterprise technology solutions and developing growth strategies. Her work in enablement, marketing and organizational design helped these companies navigate transformation while maintaining alignment across teams. Today, she is an independent advisor and consultant, offering strategic guidance to technology startups and scale-ups on market positioning, growth, team development and customer experience.
Ms. Warren is also a founding and executive member of the Product Marketing Alliance, contributing to thought leadership and professional development. She is active in civic service, volunteering for local charities, and has been honored with the Triple Partner Award for her contributions to the industry. In the future, she plans to launch her own coaching and change management practice, focused on fostering leadership and scaling businesses through people-first strategies.