Jacob Jones serves as Vice President of Information Technology at Sellars, bringing experience from Fortune 500 companies like Foot Locker and Manpower Group. With a background spanning healthcare, manufacturing, and retail industries, Jacob brings valuable insights on leading technology teams in different organizational contexts.
How does IT leadership differ between Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies? In this episode, Jacob Jones, VP of Information Technology at Sellars, shares insights from his career journey across different industries and company sizes. Jacob discusses the rewards of faster execution in mid-sized companies, the importance of maintaining authenticity as a leader, and how to build effective teams through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
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02:20 – Jacob’s career background across different industries
03:38 – Discussion of company size differences and impact
07:07 – Comparison of execution speed between large and mid-sized companies
31:35 – Jacob’s journey into technology and early career
38:22 – The transition to leadership roles
45:10 – Advice for aspiring IT leaders
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