Jackie Ross

Managing Director in Biotech & Agtech

Jackie Ross is a seasoned professional co-leading RRA's Venture Capital & Growth Equity Practice, with a focus on guiding funds, founders, and management teams through various growth stages in biotech and digital health sectors. With a background in Co-Active Coaching Fundamentals and a B.A. in English Literature and Sociology from Vanderbilt University, Jackie brings a unique blend of skills to her role. She has deepened her expertise through programs like the Executive Leadership Program at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and holds certifications in areas such as Wine Business Management and Professional Assessment through Hogan Assessments Certification Workshop. Over the years, she has held key positions in organizations like GLG, Walker Information, Ping Partners, World 50, Inc., CEB, Mental Health America, Hammock, and The Motley Fool, honing her business development, marketing, and editorial skills.

Experience

Managing Director, Biotech & Agtech at Russell Reynolds Associates (2015 - Present)

Vice President of Business Development, Life Sciences at GLG (2011 - 2015), Founder & Principal at Ping Partners (2008 - 2015), Director of Business Development at Walker Information (2010 - 2011), Director of Business Development at World 50, Inc. (2008 - 2009), Director of Client Services, Advertising Roundtable at CEB (2006 - 2008), Senior Director of Marketing & Development at Mental Health America (2004 - 2006), Director of Marketing & Business Development at Hammock (2003 - 2004), Assistant Managing Editor at The Motley Fool (2002 - 2003), Account Executive at Hammock Publishing (2000 - 2002), Managing Editor, Lifestyle Editor, Staff Writer at The Vanderbilt Hustler (1997 - 2000)

Education

Certificate in Wine Business Management, Sonoma State University (2021), Executive Leadership Program, University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (2009), B.A. in English Literature and Sociology, Vanderbilt University (1996 - 2000), Certified, Professional Assessment, Hogan Assessments Certification Workshop (2022), Co-Active Coaching Fundamentals, The Coaches Training Institute (2009)