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Jeanette Calandra

PwC Global Technology, Media &, Telecommunications Advisory Leader

PwC

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Artificial Intelligence
5G & Connectivity
Cloud & Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Data Management & CRM

About Me

Jeanette Calandra is a 30-year PwC veteran and currently serves as their Global Advisory Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) leader responsible for strategic execution, growth and innovation across an approximate $3B network of international firm territories. Prior to returning to the east coast in 2021, Jeanette spent 15 years in Silicon Valley where she served as the Office Managing Partner of PwC’s San Jose office responsible for over 3,500 partners and staff in their audit, tax and consulting businesses while working on the forefront of innovation & technology with her clients. Through her coast to coast roles at the firm and delivery of cross-functional solutions, Jeanette has extensive experience leading and managing global Fortune 500 clients as well as working with some of the most fast-paced disrupters and technology start-ups. Jeanette provides strategic and hands-on advice at the Board and C Suite level, and across various functional areas, to help companies scale into the world’s leading and renowned companies in the technology, telecom and media industries. She works with C Suite management and client teams on their growth strategies, business model reinvention and innovation efforts, global expansion plans, digital value creation, governance and compliance structures, and how to use data and technology, including GenAI, to transform and scale their businesses while managing through the new frontier of TMT convergence.

Hear My Insights

Leveling the Field: The Power of Diversity in Business

The conversation on diversity has become highly political, yet diversity remains a proven driver for innovation, creativity, and productivity. How can we achieve diversity without falling into political traps or tokenism? What are the best practices and pitfalls to avoid? And what are the key metrics and indicators to measure our progress and impact?

Profitable Growth for Unicorns

With product and commercial excellence being the primary focus, this discussion delves into innovative approaches and adaptable frameworks tailored to the unique challenges faced by these burgeoning companies.

Gender equality in tech jobs : from intention to action

Increasing female participation in tech isn't just a question of equity; it's also strategic for business. In this session, we will be looking at how companies can take action by investing in policies that promote gender equality.