Jennifer J. Fondrevay

Jennifer Fondrevay is “M&A whisperer” to CEOs and the Brene Brown of M&A for frontline leaders. She educates and guides leaders and organizations on how to navigate the unexpected people challenges of mergers and acquisitions. Her highlights:

• Background: Jennifer has been on all sides of the deal equation, from advertising and marketing to C-Suite executive. She has experienced three separate multibillion-dollar M&A deals and learned how emotions influence behavior in change and uncertainty.
• Services: Jennifer runs Day1 Ready, LLC consultancy, where she guides CEOs, business owners, entrepreneurs and their executives through the people challenges of business transitions. She helps them overcome resistance, align culture, and achieve growth goals.
• Book: Jennifer is the author of the international best-selling book, “Now What? A Survivor’s Guide for Thriving Through Mergers & Acquisitions”. It is based on nearly three years of research and 60+ executive interviews and serves as both an M&A playbook for executives and handbook for frontline leaders.
• Speaking: Jennifer is a frequent keynote speaker and workshop conductor, both virtually and in-person. She shares with leaders and their organizations the mindset shift required to successfully navigate change and uncertainty.
• Media: Jennifer frequently contributes her expertise to publications such as Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Inc., Forbes and Thrive Global; has guest lectured at Northwestern, the University of Chicago, and the Thunderbird School of Global Management; and frequently appears on panels, webinars, and podcasts, discussing the challenges of business transformations.
• Contact: You can reach out to Jennifer by visiting her website, following her on LinkedIn, or sending her an email.

Here’s what one of her happy clients had to say: “Jennifer’s consultancy was a game-changer for me and my organization. She helped us embrace uncertainty and create opportunities that we never imagined before. She is an amazing advisor and coach who knows how to inspire and motivate people.