Jessica Groenewald

Jessica Groenewald is a Chartered Accountant (SA) and the Lead of Finance at Axelera AI. Her career showcases expertise across diverse industries, with previous roles as a Financial Manager at Peermont Global and a Finance Business Partner at global mining corporation Rio Tinto.

Outside her core responsibilities, Jessica demonstrates a strong interest in the broader technology ecosystem. She actively follows key industry players like ASML, reflecting a deep engagement with the semiconductor sector where her current company, Axelera AI, is a key innovator.

She is focused on building a finance function that serves as a strategic partner to the business, enabling growth.