Paula Jo (Pj) Oleksak
About Paula Jo (Pj) Oleksak
Paula Jo (Pj) Oleksak serves as the Chief Business Officer at Slice, where she oversees the integration of consumer and restaurant products to improve customer experience. With a background in finance and extensive experience in business growth, she has held key positions at various companies, including FreshDirect and PineBridge Investments.
Current Role at Slice
Paula Jo Oleksak serves as the Chief Business Officer at Slice, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees the integration of consumer and restaurant products, focusing on enhancing the customer experience. She plays a strategic role in shaping the go-to-market strategies for Slice's diverse product offerings, contributing to the company's growth and market presence.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Slice, Oleksak held several key positions in business development. She worked at FreshDirect as Chief Growth Officer from 2018 to 2019, and prior to that, she served as Senior Vice President of Business Expansion at FreshDirect from 2012 to 2018. Additionally, she was an Associate at Spencer Stuart for one year from 2010 to 2011 and spent five years as a Senior Associate at PineBridge Investments from 2005 to 2010.
Educational Background
Paula Jo Oleksak studied at the University of Richmond, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Accounting. This educational foundation has equipped her with the necessary skills to navigate complex business environments and contribute effectively to her roles in various organizations.
Early Career Experience
Oleksak began her career as an Analyst at Harris Williams & Co., where she worked for two years from 2003 to 2005. This early experience in financial analysis provided her with a solid grounding in the financial sector, which she later applied in her subsequent roles in business development and growth strategy.