Jessie Jie Xia

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SVP - Global Chief Information Officer at Thoughtworks

Singapore

Overview

Jessie Jie Xia is the Global CIO at Thoughtworks, where she has worked for over 20 years. She leads global IT strategy and internal digital transformation, currently championing the vision of the "Agentic Enterprise" to integrate AI-powered autonomy into business. She is a graduate of NUS Business School.

She is passionate about how technology can improve lives and is a recognized leader in the Singapore tech community, named one of the Singapore 100 Women in Tech. Jessie is also an Exco Member and Co-Chair of the Digital Trust Chapter at SGTech.

To better understand AIs practical impact, she once stepped away from her CIO role to become an "AI coding intern" for a month.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Fast Adopter

Confident & Optimistic

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

AI-Powered Autonomy
Actively driving the vision for the "Agentic Enterprise, " which focuses on embedding AI-driven autonomy into core business operations at scale.
Digital Trust
As Co-Chair of SGTech's Digital Trust Chapter, she is a key figure in positioning Singapore as a leader in secure and transparent digital interactions.
Women in Tech
Recognized on the "Singapore 100 Women in Tech" list, she is a vocal advocate for providing mentorship and championing a more equitable future.

Media Appearances

Operationalising AI for business impact will be a big trend this year. Featured in Economic Times – CIOSea

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Xia Jie Jessie | Thoughtworks United States. Featured in Thoughtworks

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Jessie Xia Global Chief Information Officer of Thoughtworks named to .... Featured in Thoughtworks News

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Work History

10-2022
SVP - Global Chief Information Officer at Thoughtworks
1-2022 - 9-2022
Director | Digital Transformation & Digital Talent Strategy Advisory at Thoughtworks
3-2016 - 1-2022
Managing Director - Southeast Asia at Thoughtworks
9-2024 - 2-2025
Exco Member FY 24~25 at SGTech
7-2023 - 2-2025
Co-Chair, Digital Trust Chapter, FY23~25 at SGTech

Education

5-2021 - 8-2022
Graduate from NUS Business School
10-2012 - 11-2012
Executive Education Program Certificate from Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business

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Insights For Selling To Jessie Jie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jessie Jie is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jessie Jie

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jessie Jie move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Jessie Jie take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Jessie Jie

Personality Compatibility


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