Jennifer Ballen
About Jennifer Ballen
Jennifer Ballen serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of Otherworld, a position she has held since 2021. With a background in sustainability and corporate operations, she has held various leadership roles in notable companies such as Anheuser-Busch InBev and Indigo.
Work at Otherworld
Jennifer Ballen serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of Otherworld, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, she has been instrumental in guiding the company's strategic direction and operations for three years. Under her leadership, Otherworld focuses on innovative solutions and sustainable practices within its industry.
Previous Experience
Before her role at Otherworld, Jennifer Ballen worked at Indigo as the Head of Global Markets Operations from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she held multiple positions at Anheuser-Busch InBev, including Director of Sustainability & Corporate Reputation at Drinkworks from 2018 to 2020 and Global Manager of Packaging Sustainability from 2017 to 2018. She also co-founded Before It's Too Late, a Boston-based initiative, from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Ballen earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the MIT Sloan School of Management, completing her studies from 2015 to 2017. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Lehigh University, where she double majored in Finance and Marketing with a minor in Psychology, graduating in 2013. Her educational background supports her expertise in business operations and sustainability.
Achievements
In addition to her professional roles, Jennifer Ballen became a Trained Climate Leader with Al Gore’s Climate Reality Leadership Corps in 2014. She co-authored the 2017 MIT published case study 'First Solar', which received the EMFD's Best Bringing Technology to Market Case Study award. These achievements reflect her commitment to sustainability and leadership in environmental initiatives.
Sustainable Investor Blog
Since 2014, Jennifer Ballen has been the Founder and Blogger at The Sustainable Investor, a platform dedicated to discussing sustainability and investment strategies. This initiative highlights her ongoing commitment to promoting sustainable practices within the investment community.