Jennifer Ballen
About Jennifer Ballen
Jennifer Ballen is the CEO and Co-Founder of Otherworld, a role she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in sustainability and corporate operations, having previously worked at notable companies such as Anheuser-Busch InBev and Morgan Stanley.
Current Role at Otherworld
Jennifer Ballen serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of Otherworld, a position she has held since 2021. The company is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and focuses on innovative solutions in its sector. Under her leadership, Otherworld aims to drive growth and sustainability within its operations.
Previous Experience at Indigo
Prior to her role at Otherworld, Jennifer worked at Indigo as the Head of Global Markets Operations from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to the company's operational strategies and market expansion efforts while based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Sustainability Leadership at Anheuser-Busch InBev
Jennifer held multiple positions at Anheuser-Busch InBev, including Director of Sustainability & Corporate Reputation for Drinkworks from 2018 to 2020 and Global Manager of Packaging Sustainability from 2017 to 2018. In these roles, she focused on enhancing sustainability practices and corporate reputation within the beverage industry.
Educational Background
Jennifer earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the MIT Sloan School of Management, where she studied from 2015 to 2017. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Lehigh University, where she completed a double major in Finance and Marketing with a minor in Psychology from 2009 to 2013.
Contributions to Sustainability and Climate Change
Jennifer co-founded Before It's Too Late, a virtual reality prototyping lab that addresses climate change through art, technology, and science. She also became a Trained Climate Leader with Al Gore’s Climate Reality Leadership Corps in 2014. Additionally, she is the Chief Blogger of The Sustainable Investor, where she focuses on the intersection of profitability and environmental impact through data-driven research.