Jenise Uehara

Jenise Uehara is the CEO of Search Engine Journal (SEJ) and Alpha Brand Media, the parent company of SEJ.14 She has been at the helm of SEJ for 15 years, working alongside Loren Baker and Brent Csutoras as majority owners and operating partners.4

Professional Background

Jenise has over 20 years of experience in the tech industry.2 Her career highlights include:

• CEO of Search Engine Journal since May 20091
• CEO of Alpha Brand Media since 20091
• Former Director of Deals Desk at Openwave Systems (May 1999 - December 2007)1
• Former Program Manager of Channels at PointCast (June 1996 - March 1999)1

Education

She holds a BA from California State University, Los Angeles, which she earned between 1990 and 1993.1

Leadership Style and Company Culture

As CEO, Jenise is focused on:

• Serving her employees by creating a company culture that develops and unlocks their potential1
• Maintaining SEJ's independence and unbiased reporting in the SEO industry4
• Implementing innovative work practices, such as the successful adoption of a four-day workweek3

Under her leadership, SEJ has seen significant growth, including a 22% increase in sales after implementing the four-day workweek.3

Personal Approach

Jenise describes her role as a combination of "traffic cop, cat herder, and cruise ship director," helping to create and manage medium- to long-term goals while ensuring smooth operations.1 She has also made personal changes to improve her productivity, such as prioritizing tasks and improving meeting efficiency.3

Jenise Uehara is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specifically in Portola Valley, California.12 Her LinkedIn username is jeniseueharahenrikson.1