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Jen Vanderwall

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Chief People and Culture Officer at Capitolis
📍 New York, New York, United States

Jen Vanderwall is the Chief People and Culture Officer at Capitolis, leveraging extensive experience in human capital and business strategy from roles at Bridgewater Associates and Mastercard. A graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Business, she is recognized for building cultures that attract top talent. People often describe her as real, empathetic, and whip-smart.

Jen is a certified executive coach and founder of her own leadership development firm. She is passionate about helping leaders and organizations thrive by aligning their culture with business goals. In a 2023 interview, she credited her conceptual engineer father and social mother for her ability to simplify complex ideas and engage with people effectively.

She holds a patent for a system designed to reward healthy behaviors among employees, showcasing an innovative approach to corporate wellness.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Chief People and Culture Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Building Company Culture
As Chief People and Culture Officer, she focuses on creating dynamic cultures and has led Capitolis to be named one of Crain's Best Places to Work.
Leadership Development
Runs her own executive coaching firm and is passionate about building outstanding leadership teams and enabling them to treat their functions like a business.
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Career

Work history

4-2021
Chief People and Culture Officer
Capitolis
8-2020
Executive Coach and Advisor
Jen Vanderwall Leadership Development
8-2016 - 7-2020
Senior Management Associate, People and Culture
Bridgewater Associates
6-2015 - 8-2016
COO, Technology
Bridgewater Associates
6-2012 - 6-2015
Co-Head, Human Resources
Bridgewater Associates
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Education
M.B.A.
University of Connecticut School of Business
B.S.
University of Connecticut School of Business
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