Global Executive | Strategic Advisor | Board Director 

A seasoned global executive with over two decades of experience driving transformational leadership in high-growth and change-intensive environments. As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of MontaRosa, a premier executive search and advisory firm, Jodi has led over 600 successful C-level and board placements across North America and UK/EMEA —catalyzing strategic growth, succession planning, and operational excellence for scaling organizations. 

Renowned for global effectiveness, Jodi brings a rare combination of board advisory, cross-border talent strategy, and operational leadership. She has built and led distributed global teams, managed complex P&L responsibilities, and driven measurable impact for clients navigating IPO readiness, founder succession, M&A integration, and rapid growth. 

Her earlier leadership roles at Heidrick & Struggles and Bank of America (Montgomery Securities), coupled with international development work in Washington, DC and Cameroon, reinforce a deep commitment to global leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and purpose-driven change. She has served on nonprofit boards focused on youth and gender equity and served as a Fellow of the Rosemont Institute, contributing to cutting-edge discourse on transformational leadership.

Her board contributions are defined by her ability to integrate strategic insight with pragmatic execution, particularly in industries such as technology, private equity, fintech, financial services, and education. She thrives at the intersection of growth, governance, and global talent, offering a compelling value proposition to boards seeking future-ready leadership with a human oriented approach. 

Key Areas of Board Value 

• C-Suite Succession and Board Composition Strategy 

• Global Expansion and Leadership Effectiveness

• Talent Risk, Organizational Design, and Culture 

• Cross-Border Growth and Global Market Navigation 

• Founder Transitions and PE/VC-backed Scaling 

Selected Affiliations 

• Board Director, The Intuitive Writing Project 

• Fellow, Rosemont Institute 

• Center for Reproductive Rights