Jo Dickson

About Jo Dickson

Experienced business operations leader who loves managing and working on diverse, cross-functional and collaborative teams. Proven track record of successfully developing, managing and implementing a variety of high-profile programs within large organizations, with particular experience around digital and trade show products as well as integrating acquired businesses. Significant experience deploying technology to improve efficiency and experience both internal to the business as well as for our customers. Thrives in challenging environments that require problem-solving and team development, Passionate about inclusion, equity, diversity, and sustainability in business and society.

Experience

1. Vice President of Business Integration and Project Management

   Informa

   Oct 2023 — Present · Boulder, CO, US

   Conduct all North America division M&A integration activity- Rollout and track customer experience program with cross-functional teams- Address commercial challenges by developing paths forward in partnership with stakeholders- Create business cases for integration, best practices, change management, and continuous improvement aligned with the objectives of the business- Balance business objectives and needs with technical and operational constraints - Investigate bottlenecks and collaborate on solutions- Adjudicate between internal stakeholder groups and partners to resolve issues- Collect and analyze data to support actionable outcomes- Prioritize activity based on what can realistically be achieved

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism (News Writing) & Women's Studies

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Marketing
• Event Technology
• Marketing Communications
• Social Media Marketing
• Online Marketing
• Salesforce.com
• Integrated Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Management
• Event Management
• Trade Shows
• Social Media
• Event Planning
• Online Advertising