Jenny Xu

About Jenny Xu

I guide ambitious builders through high-stakes transitions to deliver maximum business value while managing the human dynamics that drive successful outcomes.For companies navigating strategic growth options, I provide the strategic clarity and operational expertise needed to succeed where the stakes are highest.My approach integrates- Strategic and operational leadership (former CEO/COO, Amazon executive)- M&A and transition expertise (20+ year career spanning startups to global enterprises | Deal size:$10M -$10+B)- Technical innovation insight (AI, IoT, emerging technology commercialization)- Neuroscience-informed leadership development (certified executive coach)I focus primarily on middle-market (rev:$10M-$250M) in technology, supply chain, manufacturing, and industrial services who are- Preparing for significant transactions or capital events- Integrating recently acquired businesses- Scaling rapidly with PE backing

Experience

1. Vistage CEO Advisory Board Chair

   Vistage Worldwide, Inc.

   Jun 2025 — Present · Chattanooga, TN, US

   I curate and facilitate confidential advisory boards for peak-performing CEOs, presidents, and business owners. As a Chair for Vistage—the world’s most respected executive coaching organization with a global network of members—I help leaders gain the strategic foresight to work on their business, not just in it.My CEO Peer Advisory Group provides a unique combination of high-stakes resources designed to accelerate business performance: Monthly Peer Advisory Meetings: A \"confidential boardroom\" of non-competing peers to solve your most complex challenges. One-to-One Executive Coaching: Personalized sessions focused on leadership, accountability, and scaling your legacy. Expert Speaker Workshops: Access to world-class thought leaders on topics tailored to the CEO\'s agenda. Global Knowledge Network: A massive online resource center and connectivity to like-minded executives.The results are powerful Vistage member Companies: Grow 2.2x faster than average U.S. companies according to independent Dun & Bradstreet analysis. Experience ROI and 3-30x faster revenue growth with a significantly improved bottom line.More about Jenny\'s CEO Advisory Group and her WHY, visit http://vistage.com/chairs/jenny.xu

Education

• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

  MBA, Strategy, Finance, and Marketing

• Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business

  BA, Finance

Skills

• Crm
• Forecasting
• Corporate Finance
• Analytics
• Acquisition Integration
• Financial Modeling
• Business Strategy
• Business Transformation
• Pricing Strategy
• Process Improvement
• Pricing
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Supply Chain Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Budgets
• Finance
• Competitive Analysis
• Supply Chain
• Strategic Planning
• Divestitures
• International Business
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategy
• Mergers & Acquisitions