Leading in the Age of AI:L Reskilling, Motivation and Multigenerational Teams

Jenny Fernandez partners with organizations, senior leaders, and teams to enhance leadership effectiveness, strengthen accountability, and increase business performance through improved collaboration, innovation, and skill development. She designs evidence-based, fit-for-purpose programs that address critical leadership challenges and build adaptive capability across individuals, teams, and systems.

With a background as a former CMO and senior executive at Kraft Foods, Mondelez International, Loacker, Merlin Entertainments, and Accenture, Jenny brings decades of global industry experience leading and scaling large enterprises and fast-growing businesses. Her expertise spans strategic partnerships, team development, commercialization, and building future-ready leaders across North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and Africa.

Recognised by LinkedIn as a Top Voice in Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, and Entrepreneurship, and by Thinkers50 Radar as a top management thinker to watch, Jenny is also part of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches, the world’s premier leadership-coaching community. She contributes to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company, and is frequently interviewed on Gen Z, careers, and the future of work.

Jenny is a certified Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder-Centered Coach and a Columbia Executive Coach. She holds an MBA from Kellogg, dual bachelor’s degrees from Columbia, and is currently pursuing her doctorate (expected 2026).

As Co-founder and CEO, Steve brings a wealth of experience in both entrepreneurship and executive leadership, fueling Blend’s mission to foster growth, collaboration, and innovation among its members helping them to break down silos and unlock the power of cognitive diversity.

With a background rooted in business strategy, events and technology, Steve is deeply passionate about harnessing the power of community to elevate individual and organizational success. His strategic insights, coupled with a relentless dedication to fostering meaningful connections, have helped propel Blend as the premier destination for executives from enterprise seeking to expand their networks and amplify their impact.

Steve’s leadership philosophy is centered on the belief that true success is achieved through collective empowerment and shared knowledge. Under his guidance, Blend has evolved into a vibrant membership ecosystem where executives from diverse industries come together to exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and unlock new opportunities for growth.

Prior to co-founding Blend, Steve held key leadership roles in the events and technology sector, where he honed his skills in building high-performing teams and driving transformative change.

Blend is poised to redefine the future of executive networking and development, providing a membership platform where leaders can thrive, connect, and shape the future of business together.