Jennifer Ottinger

About Jennifer Ottinger

Chief Operating Officer and financial executive with over two decades of experience driving business transformation, scaling operations, and growing revenue. Trusted advisor known for creating strong and reliable relationships. Change agent and strategic enterprise leader, recognized for setting and executing growth strategies, securing buy-in within matrixed organizations, and leading large, multifaceted projects. MOTIVATION & LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHYI thrive on driving innovation and growth across the enterprise while working closely with Boards, C-suite, and peers. My passion for leadership stems from my ability to inspire and develop top talent, fostering a culture that promotes growth and high performance.My leadership style is rooted in transparency and collaboration. As a coach at heart, I’m energized by building high-performing teams that are diverse in their strengths yet united in purpose.Throughout my career, I’ve taken a thoughtful approach to developing individuals, ensuring their unique skills contribute to a dynamic, cohesive team. By bringing my team along the journey, I not only align them with the strategic vision but also empower them to execute with excellence. CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS Enterprise Leader Transformational Agent Strategic Thinker Delivering Scaled Solutions Business Builder Complex Problem Solving Influencing in Highly Matrixed Organizations Operational Efficiency Risk Management Team Management

Experience

1. Managing Director, Global Head Rewards

   BlackRock

   Jan 2022 — Present · NY, US

   In my current role as BlackRock’s Global Head of Rewards, I lead a global team with members across Asia, EMEA, and the Americas. I am responsible for executive compensation, global compensation/benefits strategy, carried interest and financial wellness, and additional wealth creation programs. Serve as member of Global Operating Committee, HR ExCo and Global Mental Health Committee. Collaborate and liaise closely with senior leadership and the board compensation committees to create innovative programs that support company strategy and business needs. Positioned global rewards function to fuel the growing diverse business model. Boosted process efficiency through automation, including evolving compensation and carried interest systems, budget/forecast tools, and benefits administration tools Spearhead Board Compensation Committee process.

Education

• Columbia University

  Master's degree

• Clark University

  Bachelor's degree