Alum Connection with Carleigh Jaques: A Journey from Liberal Arts to Global Leadership in Technology
Are you a college student unsure of your career path? Wondering how to leverage your liberal arts education in a tech-dominated world? Join us for a conversation with Carleigh Jaques, a trailblazing professional who has navigated the complex landscape of technology, finance, and corporate leadership. Carleigh's journey is a testament to the versatility of a liberal arts education. From initially considering law school to launching her career at a boutique investment bank. Despite feeling intimidated by technology initially, she realized her ability to connect dots, even without a computer science background. Carleigh's story proves that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to career success and that your liberal arts education can be a powerful asset in diverse industries, including technology.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear Carleigh Jaques share her wisdom, experiences, and career insights. RSVP today to reserve your spot and embark on a journey of career discovery and inspiration.
About Carleigh:
Carleigh Jaques, a distinguished LSA alum with degrees in Political Science and French Language, has crafted a remarkable career spanning over three decades. She has held key leadership roles, including General Manager of a billion-plus revenue technology business, Head of Corporate Strategy and Corporate Development for a Fortune 150 company, and a successful tenure as an investment banker.
In her most recent role, Carleigh led the global fraud and risk business for Visa, a company that processes over 200 billion transactions annually, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like AI and ML. She has also been at the forefront of helping millions of merchants worldwide harness technology to drive revenue growth and combat fraud. You have most likely used the technology whether paying for groceries at the corner store in a face-to-face interaction, tapping on a countertop, boarding a train in Monterey or Porto, paying on mobile, or ordering a hand-crafted good from another country on a laptop. Carleigh was also Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Strategy, Global M&A, and Corporate Development for Visa Inc for eight years, setting Visa’s corporate and innovation strategy agendas, executing country-level strategies, and evolving go-to-market. Her M&A and Corporate Development function led Visa’s engagement in a range of transactions, from strategic investments through joint ventures and acquisitions, including Visa's $20 billion acquisition of Visa Europe. Prior to joining Visa, Ms. Jaques spent 15 years in technology investment banking. She has significant technology domain expertise in mobile communications, security, enterprise software, analytics, and internet infrastructure.
You should attend this session if you are:
> An undergraduate LSA student exploring careers in finance, business, technology, and other related fields
> Interested in opportunities and career paths at a company like Visa
> Thinking about how to connect your liberal arts and sciences degree to careers in business
What you’ll gain by attending:
> Career Exploration: Discover how Carleigh navigated her career path and debunked myths about the "right" career for liberal arts graduates.
> Resilience: Learn how Carleigh overcame challenges and transformed obstacles into opportunities.
> Leadership: Gain a deeper understanding of leadership's evolving nature and the importance of adapting to changing roles.
> UM Network: Make valuable connections with a successful LSA alum and your peers.
RSVP now to be a part of the conversation. Pizza will be provided. The link to join this Alum Connection will be emailed to you after you RSVP.
The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. This event is on the first floor of a wheelchair-accessible building, including wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the first floor, a gender-inclusive and accessible restroom on the first floor, places to sit or stand during the event, and accessible parking options nearby on Maynard Street. Ramps are located at the East entrance (from State St.) and the Northwest entrance (from Maynard). Power doors are located at the Northwest entrance. To request other accommodations, please contact LSA Hub Events at lsa.hubevents@umich.edu or 734-764-4920 so we can make arrangements.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear Carleigh Jaques share her wisdom, experiences, and career insights. RSVP today to reserve your spot and embark on a journey of career discovery and inspiration.
About Carleigh:
Carleigh Jaques, a distinguished LSA alum with degrees in Political Science and French Language, has crafted a remarkable career spanning over three decades. She has held key leadership roles, including General Manager of a billion-plus revenue technology business, Head of Corporate Strategy and Corporate Development for a Fortune 150 company, and a successful tenure as an investment banker.
In her most recent role, Carleigh led the global fraud and risk business for Visa, a company that processes over 200 billion transactions annually, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like AI and ML. She has also been at the forefront of helping millions of merchants worldwide harness technology to drive revenue growth and combat fraud. You have most likely used the technology whether paying for groceries at the corner store in a face-to-face interaction, tapping on a countertop, boarding a train in Monterey or Porto, paying on mobile, or ordering a hand-crafted good from another country on a laptop. Carleigh was also Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Strategy, Global M&A, and Corporate Development for Visa Inc for eight years, setting Visa’s corporate and innovation strategy agendas, executing country-level strategies, and evolving go-to-market. Her M&A and Corporate Development function led Visa’s engagement in a range of transactions, from strategic investments through joint ventures and acquisitions, including Visa's $20 billion acquisition of Visa Europe. Prior to joining Visa, Ms. Jaques spent 15 years in technology investment banking. She has significant technology domain expertise in mobile communications, security, enterprise software, analytics, and internet infrastructure.
You should attend this session if you are:
> An undergraduate LSA student exploring careers in finance, business, technology, and other related fields
> Interested in opportunities and career paths at a company like Visa
> Thinking about how to connect your liberal arts and sciences degree to careers in business
What you’ll gain by attending:
> Career Exploration: Discover how Carleigh navigated her career path and debunked myths about the "right" career for liberal arts graduates.
> Resilience: Learn how Carleigh overcame challenges and transformed obstacles into opportunities.
> Leadership: Gain a deeper understanding of leadership's evolving nature and the importance of adapting to changing roles.
> UM Network: Make valuable connections with a successful LSA alum and your peers.
RSVP now to be a part of the conversation. Pizza will be provided. The link to join this Alum Connection will be emailed to you after you RSVP.
The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. This event is on the first floor of a wheelchair-accessible building, including wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the first floor, a gender-inclusive and accessible restroom on the first floor, places to sit or stand during the event, and accessible parking options nearby on Maynard Street. Ramps are located at the East entrance (from State St.) and the Northwest entrance (from Maynard). Power doors are located at the Northwest entrance. To request other accommodations, please contact LSA Hub Events at lsa.hubevents@umich.edu or 734-764-4920 so we can make arrangements.
| Building: | LSA Building |
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| Event Type: | Workshop / Seminar |
| Tags: | Alum Connections, Lsa Opportunity Hub |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from LSA Opportunity Hub |
