Jess Tayel Founder, Transformation Leadership Institute

About Jess Tayel

Jess Tayel is a renowned authority in transformation, strategy execution, and change leadership, with over 25 years of experience across five continents. She has led some of the world’s most complex transformation initiatives, guiding executives, teams, and organisations to drive impactful, future-fit change. As the Founder of the Transformation Leadership Institute (TLI), Jess is redefining transformation—moving beyond surface-level frameworks to practical, strategic, and deeply integrated approaches that deliver real results.

She is known for cutting through complexity, challenging the status quo, and equipping leaders with the mindset, capabilities, and influence to drive transformation that sticks. Whether advising C-suite executives, coaching transformation leaders, or helping organisations bridge the gap between strategy and execution and adoption & success, Jess’s expertise lies in making transformation strategic, humane, and truly transformative.

Beyond her professional expertise, Jess is a global citizen with a passion for meaningful impact. She believes in elevating leaders, creating lasting change, and shaping a future that truly matters. Outside work, she loves movies, the outdoors, and staying active. A former professional squash player, she’s now embracing padel—an easier game on the knees!