Founder and Principal, Grit and Pace

Jennifer Thien

Jenifer is the Founder and Principal of Grit and Pace, through which she advises corporations on ESG and what it takes to drive change in supply chain, procurement and operational excellence. She has over 30 years of international C-suite experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry and had the opportunity to work and live in several countries across Asia as well as the US throughout her career. This includes 25 years with Mars Incorporated, where she last served as the Global Chief Procurement Officer and a member of the Mars Global Services Leadership Team. She has successfully led complex business transformation and sustainability programs through her deep understanding of business enterprise, the ability to mobilise required capabilities, as well as intensive stakeholder engagement. She is currently an Independent Non Executive Director of UEM Edgenta Berhad and Jadestone Energy plc; as well as serves on the Asia Advisory Board of Lucta S.A.

Jenifer is a passionate advocate of diversity, equity and inclusion having played a pivotal role in championing women in STEM within Mars Inc. and continues to do so through contributing in organizations such as LeadWomen Malaysia and the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. She is an active mentor and coach to young leaders.

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