Jennifer Knott

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About Jennifer Knott

Through her signature combination of vision and precision, Jennifer Knott collaborates with innovative CEOs to simplify complex business challenges and lead strategic initiatives that unlock their company's ability to realize ambitious goals.Jennifer has built a successful record of Operations, Marketing, Communications and Complex Business Litigation leadership. Her unique career is marked by noteworthy accomplishments: one high-growth startup journey punctuated by its successful acquisition in 2024, following 17 years of private legal practice, beginning at Gibson Dunn. As Operator & Entrepreneur:Jennifer brings over 25 years of experience creating value for companies in business services and consumer products. In 2017, she joined Scout & Cellar – the pioneering woman-owned and led “clean-crafted” wine category creator – as its first business hire, eventually advancing to Chief Communications Officer. During her tenure, she gained invaluable leadership expertise steering the company through rapid omnichannel expansion, challenges of the pandemic, B Corp certification, and Scout & Cellar’s successful exit. As Chief of Staff:Her formula drives C-suite success, propelling leaders past key milestones. She enables CEOs through strategic vision and flawless execution, excelling in thought partnership, crisis management and complex communications. As Practicing Attorney:Jennifer represented both sides of the docket in sophisticated commercial and business litigation cases involving real estate, financial services, fraud, deceptive trade practices, fiduciary breaches, partnerships, construction, condemnation and eminent domain, across all stages of the process. Jennifer builds scalable and resilient brands, products, teams, and organizations that both thrive through volatility and also emerge stronger and more competitive.