Jenna Jackson has joined Linden Entertainment in the new role of Chief Innovation and Brand Ventures Officer.
In this role, Jackson will work closely alongside co-founder Nicole King to drive the growth of Linden’s Ventures arm. In overseeing strategic development initiatives, she’ll look to identify and build brands that authentically align with talent passions and values in emerging areas of ownership opportunity. Linden’s track record in that area includes architecting brands such as Once Upon a Farm for Jennifer Garner, YSE Beauty for Molly Sims, and Below 60 for Hilary Duff.
Notably, prior to joining Linden, Jackson guided Linden client Sims’ YSE Beauty through its $15mm series A, after its launch into Sephora. Silas Capital led the funding round with participation from L Catterton and existing investors Willow Growth Partners and Halogen Ventures.
Jackson has also held leadership roles at companies such as Gap Inc., as well as at high-growth firms across banking and private equity, including Imperial Capital and CAVU Consumer Partners. During her term as Partner at CAVU, she also served on the board of directors for OSEA, Necessaire and Topicals, prior to that advising leading brands including Lady Gaga’s HAUS Labs and Jenni Kayne’s OAK Essentials. Jackson is also an angel investor with investments including Beekeeper Naturals, CORA, Beboe, Classpass, and League One Volleyball.
In a statement on Linden’s new hire, co-founder King said, “Jenna’s leadership and vision will be instrumental as we continue expanding our Ventures platform and creating meaningful opportunities for our clients. She brings a vital forward-thinking approach to brand development and talent representation, helping Linden continue to further redefine what next-generation representation looks like.”
Founded in 20020 by King and Stacy O’Neil, who lead the company alongside Partner JoAnne Colonna and CEO of Production Riva Marker, Linden’s talent roster includes Vin Diesel, Garner, Eva Longoria, Amy Adams, Eiza Gonzalez, Vanessa Kirby, Rachel Weisz, Brendan Fraser, and Forest Whitaker, among others. Their production arm, Linden Productions, will next have Aleshea Harris’ film Is God Is releasing via Amazon MGM’s Orion on May 15.
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