Chandra Jacobs

A 20 year product leader, passionate for people, process, & tech excellence using startup thinking and a global mindset

CJ (Chandra) Jacobs is a seasoned product executive with over 20 years of experience in leading teams across product, engineering, and data fields.

Specializing in sustainable growth strategies and people-first leadership, CJ excels in transforming organizations into accountable, results-driven, data-informed, product-led businesses.

With a background in diverse industries and business lifecycles, CJ's expertise lies in scaling small to mid-size businesses efficiently and enhancing product development processes in larger corporations.

Believing in prioritizing people, CJ focuses on creating great product and company experiences by leveraging shared missions and visions to achieve goals effectively.

Currently leading a 10 scrum team product development and analytics organization at MediaNews Group and Tribune Publishing, CJ is driving global product and technology experiences in the digital publishing and agency sectors.

In past roles at Travelport, CJ successfully led a 40-person product team, achieving significant cost reductions, platform performance enhancements, and successful data product strategies.

CJ's educational background includes an MBA with a focus on Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Strategy from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and a B.S. in Physics, Economics, and German from Duke University.

Engaging in global work and cultural experiences, CJ has a deep passion for travel, having visited over 100 countries, lived in 4, and worked in 3, while currently residing in DEN with family and enjoying the local food and outdoor scene.