Jessica Adkins

Jessica Adkins has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Jessica currently holds the position of Head of Brand and Communications at Arc Institute since March 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Neptune Wellness from October 2021 to August 2022. From February 2020 to October 2021, they worked as the Senior Director of Company Affairs at Amy's Kitchen. Jessica also held the position of Director of Corporate Communications at Amy's Kitchen from September 2018 to February 2020. Before Amy's Kitchen, Jessica worked at Anheuser-Busch InBev from July 2014 to March 2018, where they served as the Communications & Better World Director, APAC South and later as the Manager of Global Communications. Their responsibilities at Anheuser-Busch InBev included leading various projects related to integration and combination with SABMiller, as well as managing global internal and external communications projects across 6 geographic zones. Prior to their time at Anheuser-Busch InBev, they worked as an MBA Marketing Intern at L'Oréal in 2013. Jessica's earlier experience includes various roles at Grayling, where they held positions such as Managing Director, Director, Manager, and Consultant from 2005 to 2012.

Jessica Adkins completed their education with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Davidson College in 2005, where they studied History and French Literature. Jessica then pursued a Masters degree in European Public Management and Policy from ISMAPP, which they completed in 2006. Later on, in 2014, they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, focusing on Business, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing, from Columbia Business School.