Cross-cultural creative leader and brand strategist with a rare dual foundation in social science and design. Academically trained in Comparative Societies & Cultures in Japan and Communication Design in Australia, Jess brings a culturally informed, research-grounded approach to brand thinking that sets her apart from purely aesthetics-driven practitioners. Her career began at Septeni Crossgate — a top-ten Japanese internet advertising firm — where she developed digital design fluency at the intersection of technology and media at scale. She has since built and led multiple creative ventures as CEO of Tokyo Design Studio Australia and Design Magazine, COO of Ex Nihilo Magazine, and Chief Creative Officer of Everthread Technology. A Global Business Leaders program alumna and former A...