Janet Schijns

Janet Schijns is CEO and Co-Founder of JS Group, a go to market consultancy dedicated to achieving results in the technology channel. She is also the founder of the #digitalnormal movement driving profitable change in the partner community and co-founder of Tech Worlds Half, an organization dedicated to empowering women within the technology industry.

She was formerly EVP and CMSO at Office Depot. Prior to that, she was the Chief Channel Executive, Chief Marketing Technologist and ran business products for Verizon Business. Additionally, Ms. Schijns ran the channel organization for Motorola Enterprise and Government. Ms. Schijns also currently serves on the Board of Directors for Ninjio, a security culture enablement provider who is helping to shut down business security breaches through employee empowerment.

Ms. Schijns graduated from Montclair State University where she received a bachelor of science degree in Business and Finance. In recent years her influence in the industry has led to numerous awards, some of which include: Top 10 CEO Disruptors, Top 10 Women in Technology and Channel Influencer of the Year.

Janet Schijns has served as a member of AvePoint’s board of directors since May 2022.