Jesse Lapierre is an experienced professional with a diverse background that includes work in diplomacy, international business, and academia. He has served as a Diplomat for the U.S. Department of State, with notable accomplishments including bringing over $365 million in clean energy investments and more than 20 new U.S. franchises to Indonesia. Jesse also has experience in the private sector, having worked as a Government Relations Manager for Telos Corporation. Currently, Jesse leads the "Pandemic Transformation Committee" and is a contributor to the "Future of Work" project with the World Economic Forum (WEF). He is also Head of Strategic Partnerships at Aramco, where he focuses on Leadership Development, Diversity and Inclusion, and developing IT solutions.

Jesse has a strong educational background, with an M.A. in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University, a certificate in Developmental Economics from Universitiet van Pretoria in Pretoria, South Africa, and a B.A. in English from Saint Anselm College. He is also a former professional rugby player and speaks several languages, including Indonesian, French, German, Arabic, and Afrikaans.