Donté Jackson is a Senior Leadership and Business Advisor at Truist Leadership Institute. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise, leveraging his background in various industries to drive strategic initiatives and organizational growth for his clients. Donté has held this position since February 2024 and is a member of the Client Engagement team at Truist Leadership Institute.
Previously, Donté served as Head of Americas Business Partnerships at Meta from September 2022 to July 2023, helping to generate $400 million in global revenue. He also held positions at PepsiCo from 2016 until 2022. During his tenure, Donté cultivated a sales support team from pilot to sustainable operations, scaling efforts from 50 to 450 clients, as well as led customer strategy, producing 30% year-over-year growth and creating $1 million in incremental profit. Additionally, Donté served on the executive team at Bethesda Center for the Homeless from 2014 to 2016, leading the organization to exceed fundraising records and secure ~$1 million in committed funding.
Passionate about education advancement, Donté shares his expertise as an adjunct instructor, teaching courses in digital marketing, business strategy, and leadership at Queens University of Charlotte and Southern New Hampshire University Global Campus.