Stefanie Thelen

Stefanie Thelen is a prominent business leader and innovator in St. Louis, Missouri. She currently serves as the Chief Innovation Officer for Object Computing, Inc.1 Previously, Thelen held the position of General Manager at Slalom Consulting, where she launched and led the St. Louis office in 2016.5 Her career also includes roles such as General Manager of Diversified Industries - Americas at CSC.

Thelen has been recognized for her exceptional leadership skills. In 2018, she was named one of the Top 25 Consultants by Consulting Magazine for Excellence in Leadership.43 Colleagues have praised her as "one of the most talented management consultants" they have worked with.2

In her current role, Thelen focuses on fostering innovation within organizations, particularly in the implementation of AI and automation technologies. She advocates for creating a workplace culture that encourages innovative approaches and emphasizes the importance of learning from failure in the innovation process.1

Thelen is also involved in community development, working with Arch Grants to help build the future economy in St. Louis.1 Her approach to innovation includes a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing in the power of "innovating from the edges".1