Giles Jacknain
Executive Growth Strategist | Driving Enterprise Transformation, Market Expansion and Innovation Across Fortune 500, Mid-Market, and Venture-Backed Firms
- Role
- Partner at Market Strategy Group
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Giles Jacknain
As an executive growth strategist, I focus on transforming complex business challenges into measurable growth. Over two decades, I have advised Fortune 500s, global service providers, and venture-backed innovators, guiding them through enterprise transformation, market expansion, and category creation. My work blends advanced technologies, AI-driven insights, and innovative business models with a relentless focus on execution.At Market Strategy Group, where I serve as Partner, I have collaborated with senior leadership teams at AWS, Microsoft, Google, Accenture, SAIC, Caterpillar, Johnson Controls, JLL, and UL Solutions. Together, we have redefined commercial models, repositioned multi-billion-dollar enterprises, and designed go-to-market strategies that consistently deliver double-digit growth.Selected Achievements: Delivered $100M in net-new revenue within 12 months by launching an AI-powered solution portfolio. Guided the rebrand and repositioning of an $8B contractor, creating a new category and achieving a 30% increase in YoY growth. Realigned commercial strategy for a Fortune 100 firm, driving 15% YoY growth across enterprise accounts. Directed enterprise strategy for the largest U.S. power transmission company, resulting in a 33% premium sale.When I’m not helping companies grow, you can find me horseback riding, directing theatre productions, or cooking meals that bring people together.I welcome opportunities to connect with executives, innovators, and boards exploring new growth horizons.SKILLS:Revenue Growth | Market Expansion | Solution GTM | Enterprise Growth Strategy | Strategic Marketing | AI-Driven Insights | C-Suite Engagement | Business Leadership | P&L Oversight Innovation & Category Creation | Enterprise Rebranding | Talent Development | Digital Transformation | Operational Strategy | Executive Stakeholder Influence
Experience
Partner
Apr 2010 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Partnering with Fortune 500s and top-tier technology leaders (AWS, Microsoft, Google, VMware, Caterpillar, UL Solutions, JLL, Accenture, SAIC) to drive revenue growth, market expansion, and commercial transformation. Collaborated directly with C- suite executives, led multi-disciplinary teams, and applied AI-driven analytics to capture markets and increase shareholder value. Spearheaded development and launch of an AI-powered solution portfolio, generating $100M in new revenue within 12 months. Guided an $8B defense contractor through enterprise repositioning, creating a new category and achieving 30% increase to YoY growth. Realigned commercial strategy for a Fortune 100 tech firm, coordinating 100+ stakeholders and achieving 15% YoY revenue growth. Directed scenario planning and transformation for the largest U.S. electricity infrastructure operator, enabling a 33% premium sale. Built and scaled ISV partnerships for a $5B IoT leader, generating 20% of revenue through alliances. Designed and executed customer engagement models that lifted gross margins by 27% and reduced churn.
Education
University of Cambridge
MPhil, History and Philosophy of Science
1997 — 1998
The University of Edinburgh
MA, History
1993 — 1997
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
MBA, Entrepreneurship, Finance
2002 — 2004
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