Jen Burns appointed chief commercial officer at British Standards Institution

Burns joins the BSI having most recently served as senior vice-president for commercial operations and marketing at Dun & Bradstreet. Burns has also held various commercial leadership roles at IQVIA, itself a leader in the life sciences-centred domain.

BSI’s clients include major multinational businesses. The organisation operates from offices around the world. Based out of the BSI’s Virginia office, Burns will draw on upwards of 20 years’ worth of experience gained across key commercial disciplines, including go-to-market and sales strategy, sales and revenue enablement, operations, marketing and business development.

“The BSI’s commitment to shaping the future of digital trust, sustainability, quality and safety perfectly aligns with my own passion for building meaningful commercial strategies that create lasting value for customers,” asserted Burns. “I’m honoured to join a team of exceptional talent where, together, we will work towards expanding our global impact, enhancing our services and advancing sustainable solutions across the world.”

Susan Taylor Martin, CEO at the BSI, responded: “I’m delighted to welcome Jen to the BSI and to the BSI Group’s leadership team. Her extensive experience and deep understanding of commercial operations align seamlessly with our strategic priorities, enabling her to make a significant contribution to the BSI’s continued success and growth.”

The BSI’s CEO went on to comment: “Jen will enhance our ability to partner with clients and stakeholders to address society’s most pressing challenges, deliver value, drive impactful growth and accelerate progress toward a fair society and a more sustainable world.”

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