Jessica Gedamu

Jessica Gedamu is the VP Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Springer Nature, where she leads the company’s internal DEI strategy. She has extensive expertise in designing and implementing programmes that foster inclusion and equity, such as inclusive hiring and talent management, data-driven goal setting, implicit bias awareness, and community building.

Prior to joining Springer Nature in 2018, Jessica served as a DEI consultant and facilitator at EAF Berlin, where she continues to hold a board position. In this role, she supported companies across various industries in their efforts to enhance diversity in leadership. Jessica is also a certified diversity trainer, specializing in inclusive leadership.