
Jason Grizzi
Growth & Transformation Executive
Strategy • Leadership • Transformation • Profitable Growth
Sales • Marketing • Product Management
At Work

I am a business leader and growth executive who has spent most of my career leading within Fortune 500 and global companies. For more than 25 years, I have helped organizations define strategy, build high-performing teams and turn ambitious plans into business results. I bring a general manager mindset with deep expertise in growth strategy, company leadership, Sales, Marketing and Product Management.
I enjoy complex challenges—aligning leadership teams around clear priorities and connecting strategy, people, process and technology to drive profitable growth and create enterprise value.
Two principles shape how I lead:
Imperfection Fuels Innovation. Progress starts by identifying imperfections and opportunities. Great organizations challenge assumptions, experiment, learn and continuously improve.
Treat Your Employees Like Volunteers. You can require people to show up, but you can't command their commitment or creativity. Leaders earn that by creating purpose, providing clarity, developing people and building an environment where talented people choose to give their best.
My goal is simple: create clarity, build capability and turn strategy into results.
Outside of Work

I believe in living a full life and staying curious. I am passionate about health and fitness, the outdoors, cooking, travel and lifelong learning. Most importantly, I am a husband and father of two—roles that continually challenge me, teach me and keep me grounded.
Originally from the South Side of Chicago, I value hard work, authenticity and straightforward communication. I have called the Charlotte area home since 2004 and appreciate its combination of opportunity, outdoor living and Southern hospitality.
I believe in work-life integration rather than work-life balance. A demanding career and a full life don't have to compete. My goal is to stay fully engaged in both—continuing to grow as an executive, husband, father, friend and person while enjoying the journey along the way.
Education

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - CHARLOTTE
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Beta Gamma Sigma - International Society of Honors Students in Business

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - URBANA CHAMPAIGN
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)