Jennifer Solomon-Baum

Jennifer
Solomon-Baum

Strategist. Storyteller. Transformation Driver.

20 years. Three continents. Five languages. One obsession: making complicated things beautifully simple.

Jennifer Solomon-Baum
"A unicorn-like level of left and right brain thinking."
— Alicia Carey, Managing Director, Google Customer Solutions
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What I Bring

I.

Strategic Clarity

The best plans live in execution. I translate ambiguous priorities into roadmaps that cross-functional teams can actually follow — from product and engineering to sales and CX.

II.

Transformation Drive

Comfortable with the uncomfortable. Built on a foundation of stepping into unknown markets — Europe, the Middle East, the Americas — and defining a vision grounded in customer outcomes.

III.

Narrative Power

The right story changes everything. I find the thread that connects what a company offers with what audiences actually need — then build the programs, content, and partnerships around it.

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Experience

Lumen Technologies
2025 – Present
Los Angeles
Director, Strategic Alliances & Hyperscalers

Shaping Lumen's strategy for hyperscale cloud providers and strategic technology partners. Building alliances that drive revenue growth and market differentiation, while transforming customer storytelling to prioritize outcomes over specs.

C-Suite Partnerships GTM Strategy Revenue Growth
Independent
2023 – Present
Los Angeles
Strategy Consultant & Fractional CMO

Advising startups and high-growth brands across entertainment, B2B, retail, and non-profit. Fractional CMO at Hollywood Ballet — managing operations, partnerships, and experiential programming for a female-founded company.

Startups Brand Strategy Non-profit
Microsoft Advertising
2018 – 2023
Los Angeles
Marketing Director, Americas

Led a high-performing marketing organization that scaled the Microsoft Advertising portfolio beyond $10B. Championed the first global branded content series, The Download — 1M+ total views, 40K per episode, 2021 Industry Innovator Award. Delivered 1:20 ROI on omni-channel campaigns. Quadrupled Instagram following with 500% higher engagement.

$10B+ Portfolio Branded Content Cross-functional Leadership DEI
Microsoft Advertising
2015 – 2018
Los Angeles
Senior Marketing Manager, US West

Streamlined sales, operations, and marketing collaboration — boosting efficiency by 40%. Created an industry-specific client engagement model for retail, travel, CPG, and entertainment that was adopted company-wide, generating 10x ROI in 90 days.

40% Efficiency Gain 10x ROI in 90 Days Company-wide Adoption Retail · Travel · CPG
Microsoft Advertising
2011 – 2015
Abu Dhabi
Trade Marketing Manager, CEEMEA

Launched the marketing function across Central Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Built a partner marketing framework driving 30% YoY revenue growth. Orchestrated three annual summits across 25+ countries with 93% satisfaction ratings.

Regional Launch Dubai Lynx 30% YoY Growth
MSNBC.com
2006 – 2009
New York
Senior Account Executive

Consistently surpassed revenue targets by 30%, cultivating partnerships with Fortune 500 clients across CPG, Pharma, Tech, and Retail.

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Selected Work

Lumen Technologies · 2025 · Cloud Marketplaces

Lumen on Cloud Marketplaces

Architected Lumen's multi-hyperscaler marketplace strategy — shifting GTM from direct sales into co-sell motions with AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Built the framework for listing, co-selling, and scaling security and network intelligence products across all three platforms, unlocking new enterprise revenue channels and enabling buyers to procure through existing cloud commitments.


Microsoft Advertising · 2020–2022 · YouTube Show

The Download — Watch the Show

Creator and Executive Producer of Microsoft's first global branded content video show — reimagining B2B storytelling during the pandemic. From concept and editorial strategy to hosting, production, and distribution.

1M+ Total views
40K Per episode avg
90× Higher reach

Watch the show →
Microsoft Advertising · 2020–2022 · Podcast

The Download — Listen to the Podcast

The audio companion to the show — candid conversations with marketing leaders on the future of digital advertising, brand building, and the human side of business. Winner of the 2021 Industry Innovator Award.


Listen to the trailer →
Belwest · 2024

Fundraising Gala & Panel

MC and moderator at the Belwest gala — orchestrating a conversation with Grammy-winning composers whose work spans Bridgerton, Scream VI, and the Paris 2024 Olympics. Topics: creative collaboration, AI in music, and artistic vision.


Learn about Belwest →
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See It in Action

Watch Jennifer on The Download
Watch the clip

A clip from The Download — Microsoft Advertising's global branded content series

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As Seen In & Spoken At

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In Others' Words

"
Jennifer brings a unicorn-like level of left and right brain thinking to any business problem. Deeply strategic and creative — she relies heavily on data to determine the most efficient course of action.
Alicia Carey Managing Director, Agency & Platforms — Google Customer Solutions
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A "big ideas" person who can back it up with strong project management. She pairs vision with execution in a way that few people can — pushing boundaries while getting everyone moving in the same direction.
Kristin Ogden Director, Industry Partnerships & Engagement — Microsoft Advertising
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Jennifer is one of the most gifted and visionary marketers I've had the pleasure of collaborating with. Truly purpose-driven, passionate about change, and a consummate professional. A rare gift in the world of business.
Afdhel Aziz Founder & Chief Purpose Officer — Conspiracy of Love
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If you want someone who understands people and what it takes to build a business with creative gusto while providing innovative leadership, I can't recommend JSB enough.
Geoff Colon Former Microsoft · Entrepreneur · Author, Disruptive Marketing
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Jennifer demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fostering a positive and productive work environment. A natural leader who possesses an incredible blend of strategic vision and tactical expertise.
Fanta Dicko Former Direct Report, Microsoft · Sr. Account Manager, Google
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She is a change driver with an infectious ability to think differently and bring others along on the journey. Her passion shines through in everything she does and motivates me to be a better leader.
Kenneth Andrew VP, Global SMB & Channel Partners — Microsoft Advertising
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Let's Connect

Whether you're building something new, navigating a transformation, or looking for a strategic partner — I'd love to hear from you.

Location Los Angeles, California

20 years. Five continents. One through-line: simplify the complex to humanize brands.

Languages

Fluent: English, French Conversational: Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Hebrew

Recognition

2021 Industry Innovator 2014 Gold Club Award 2014 Subsidiary of the Year