Barbara Jackson

Barbara Jackson brings combined experience from both the philanthropic and the private sectors where social design, collaboration, and complex problem solving stand as the common thread throughout her work. She brings a wealth of cultural experience having worked in the United States, across Europe and now Asia. Barbara is known for her entrepreneurial spirit and brings that to every role she takes on. 

In 2018, Barbara moved to Asia with her husband and joined the global IT consulting company, Capgemini, where she led a consulting practice focused on facilitation, collaboration and design. Here, she managed the Diversity and Inclusion portfolio and was a member of the Management Board. 

In 2022, Barbara joined Asia Community Foundation as a Director to lead and launch the new organisation focused on expanding philanthropy in South East Asia.

Prior to living in Asia, Barbara worked at Zennstrom Philanthropies as a founding team member of a new and innovative strategic initiative to tackle ocean pollution with a systemic lens and collaborative approach. After several years, Barbara led the incorporation of the initiative into a foundation where she served as CEO and Chair of the Board. In this role, Barbara hired and managed the team and was responsible for the overall strategic planning of the organisation, fundraising, grantmaking, and programme execution.

Barbara holds an MBA degree from Stockholm School of Economics with a concentration in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. In her free time, Barbara enjoys yoga - which she has practised for 20 years now - and being with her family