Jacob Gessel
About Jacob Gessel
Jacob Gessel serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Medallia, bringing extensive experience in legal and contract management from various roles, including positions at the FBI and Ipsos.
Current Role at Medallia
Jacob Gessel serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Medallia, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for providing legal guidance and support to the organization. His expertise in corporate law and compliance plays a crucial role in Medallia's operations.
Previous Experience at Medallia
Prior to his current position, Jacob Gessel worked at Medallia as Corporate Counsel for four months in 2021. During this time, he contributed to various legal initiatives and supported the company's legal needs.
Professional Background
Jacob Gessel has a diverse professional background in legal and supply chain roles. He worked as Assistant General Counsel and NA Chief Privacy Officer at Ipsos from 2013 to 2021. He also held positions at the FBI as a Contracts Specialist and at ManTech SMA as a Senior Contracts Administrator.
Education and Qualifications
Jacob Gessel holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, which he obtained from 2009 to 2013. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix in 2008 and a Bachelor of Science in Management from the same institution in 2007. Additionally, he completed an Associate degree in Business at Northern Virginia Community College.
Military and Early Career
Jacob Gessel began his career in the U.S. Army as a Unit Supply Specialist from 2001 to 2004. He later worked as a Supply Officer at the U.S. Department of State and held various roles in logistics and contracts, including a JAG Summer Internship with the U.S. Coast Guard in 2012.