J.S. Held Appoints Jessica Larson as Senior VP of Digital Transformation
J.S. Held Elevates Jessica Larson to Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation
Global consulting firm J.S. Held is excited to announce the appointment of Jessica Larson as the Senior Vice President of Digital Transformation. This strategic role is pivotal in advancing the company's digital initiatives across its various sectors. Jessica's mission will be to unify and promote these digital transformation efforts, utilizing cutting-edge tools that are already in use throughout the organization.
In her new capacity, Jessica will operate under the guidance of CEO Lee Spirer, acting as a strategic partner in developing applications that will ensure a consistent and effective use of digital technology for clients. Her focus will be on encouraging the adoption of advanced technological solutions while establishing governance framework for their usage throughout the enterprise. This approach aims to ensure the responsible and secure deployment of these capabilities aligned with the company’s needs.
As Lee Spirer stated, "The integration of advanced technologies in our company is designed to enhance our team's capabilities, enabling a more significant impact for our clients." He further emphasized that Jessica's leadership is essential in systematically embedding technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) across various business units. With a strong commitment to coherence in deploying AI abilities, J.S. Held aims to enhance operational efficiency, elevate service delivery, and stimulate sustainable growth while maintaining its high standards of trust, security, and quality.
Jessica's Perspective on Digital Integration
Jessica Larson expressed her enthusiasm about her new role, stating, "I am honored to join J.S. Held and bolster the robust digital initiatives already underway. Our experts are deeply committed to serving clients and thrive in our forward-looking culture. By further integrating technology into our daily operations, we empower our professionals to focus on high-value activities that will yield better results for our clients.” She is poised to work closely with all teams within the company to foster innovation that enhances client outcomes while upholding strict standards of quality, safety, and confidentiality.
With nearly two decades of experience in enterprise transformation and tech-driven innovation within highly regulated global corporations, Jessica brings substantial expertise to J.S. Held. Prior to this position, she served as Vice President of Digital Transformation and Data at TRC Companies, where she successfully designed enterprise frameworks to promote cross-functional collaboration and operational enhancements that resulted in efficiency gains and risk reductions.
Jessica also led the strategic advisory on AI governance at TRC, introducing a cloud-based AI platform and overseeing an innovation challenge that identified impactful digital opportunities.
Lee Spirer underscored the necessity of anticipating client expectation changes, particularly as technology continues to shape the industry, highlighting how essential it is for J.S. Held to evolve alongside these advancements. "J.S. Held’s asset lies in our comprehensive technical and financial proficiencies tailored for clients in the insurance and legal sectors. Recognizing and adapting to the dynamically changing technological landscape is crucial for our ongoing success," he noted.
About J.S. Held
J.S. Held is a globally recognized consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic skills to guide clients seeking to create value and mitigate risks. With a dedicated team of over 1,500 specialists operational across six continents, they provide invaluable expertise for businesses and organizations facing high-stakes challenges that require immediate attention, unwavering integrity, proven experience, and a solid grasp of tangible and intangible assets. Their comprehensive range of services, products, and data supports clients in managing some of the most complex litigation scenarios while often helping them avert potential crises. J.S. Held, its subsidiaries, and affiliates are not CPA firms and do not provide audit, attestation, or other professional accounting services; neither does it function as a legal firm providing legal advice.