Saj-Nicole Joni

Saj-nicole Joni, PhD is an internationally acclaimed business strategist and confidential advisor to CEOs and their top executives. Recognized for her role as a thinking partner, she focuses on strategic choices that define impact and legacy in the business world. Joni engages leaders in deep discussions about context, judgment, complexity, and future possibilities, ensuring they are well-prepared for forthcoming challenges.

She draws upon her extensive leadership experience, including executive roles at CSC Index and Microsoft, where she distinguished herself in global strategy, finance, and organizational leadership. Joni also brings insights from her time as a fellow at Harvard’s Center for Public Leadership and her academic roles on the faculties of MIT, Carnegie Mellon, and Wellesley College. She currently serves as a trustee of the New England Conservatory and on the advisory board of the Simmons School of Management.

Joni is the author of influential books such as "The Third Opinion: How Successful Leaders Use Outside Insight to Create Superior Results" and "The Right Fight: How Great Leaders Use Healthy Conflict to Drive Performance, Innovation, and Value." Her writings extend to a regular column on Forbes.com, enhancing her engagement with global business audiences on topics ranging from strategic thinking in uncertain times to the fostering of authentic leadership. Her insights have been featured in outlets like NPR "Marketplace," The Harvard Business Review, and Fast Company. Additionally, she is the founder and CEO of Cambridge International Group Ltd. and an accomplished pianist and avid gardener.