Jess Von Bank
Global Leader, HR Transformation and Technology Advisor, Mercer
Jess Von Bank is a 20-year industry veteran and impassioned evangelist of the modern work experience and the future of talent. As both a former recruiting practitioner and an expert in bringing workforce solutions to market, Jess looks to broaden executive mindsets to better design and deliver digital-first cultures that exceed talent’s expectations and the business’s needs.
Jess is a global thought leader in HR transformation, digital experience and workforce technology. She offers specialised expertise in recruiting, talent strategy, employer branding, diversity, equity and inclusion, brand building and storytelling. She also runs the Now of Work, Mercer’s global community for HR and work tech.
Jess is an active community emcee, ambassador for women’s and girls’ organisations, and President of Diverse Daisies, a nonprofit for girls’ enrichment and empowerment. She lives in Minneapolis, where she races for free swag and raises her three daughters.
Role and areas of expertise
General Manager of Luminate, Mercer’s Vendor Solutions Practice and Community Organiser for the Now of Work. Professional expertise and speaking topics include women and work, DEI, talent strategies for the Now of Work, branding, storytelling, women in leadership, and thought leadership focused on the digital transformation of HR and the workforce experience.
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