Founder & CEO
Jeannie Salo is the Founder and CEO of Salo Strategic Advisors, a consulting firm for governments, corporations, and NGOs, and Big Tent Energy, a thought leadership and film company focused on public education at the intersection of energy, artificial intelligence, geopolitics, industrial policy, and economic competitiveness. A seasoned executive, strategist, and public affairs leader, Jeannie is recognized for building transformational strategies, convening influential leaders, and forging high-impact partnerships that shape markets, inform policy and fuel growth.
Over the course of her career, Jeannie has operated at the highest levels of government, diplomacy, business, and global affairs. Her experience spans the United States Senate, the U.S. Department of State, global policy ecosystems, and senior executive leadership roles within Fortune 500 corporations, where she advised CEOs and executive teams on corporate strategy, geopolitical risk, energy transition, public policy, advanced manufacturing, and strategic growth initiatives.
Most recently, Jeannie served as Chief Public Policy Officer for Schneider Electric North America, where she led integrated policy and external affairs strategy during one of the most consequential periods of industrial transformation in decades. She became widely respected for her ability to translate complex geopolitical and regulatory challenges into strategic commercial opportunities, while convening C-Suite leaders, policymakers, trade associations, investors, and technology innovators around critical issues impacting energy security, infrastructure modernization, AI-driven power demand, and industrial competitiveness.
Known for her spirited leadership style, strategic instincts, and results-oriented approach, Jeannie has built a reputation as a trusted advisor and connective force across the public and private sectors. Her work increasingly focuses on helping leaders navigate disruption, accelerate strategic partnerships, and shape the broader narrative surrounding America's economic, technological, and energy future.
Jeannie has studied at INSEAD in France and the Moscow Linguistics Institute in Russia. She holds a Master's degree from the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University and a Bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at Austin. She serves on several boards and foundations, including the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE). Jeannie is based in Washington, D.C. with her family. She is a dedicated wife and mother of four (three boys, one girl) and one dog named Misha.
Trusted counsel on growth strategy, partnerships, market positioning, industrial policy, organizational transformation, and executive decision-making.
Integrated strategies to navigate government, regulatory, geopolitical, and public affairs dynamics that shape markets, infrastructure, and competitiveness.
Executive workshops aligning commercial strategy, government relations, communications, and partnerships around a unified growth and influence strategy.
Strategic diligence, market intelligence, policy insight, and executive advisory support across energy, infrastructure, digital, manufacturing, and emerging tech.
Development of high-impact partnerships across industry, government, finance, trade associations, and international stakeholders to unlock growth and advantage.
High-level private gatherings connecting leaders across sectors to foster strategic relationships, surface risks, and facilitate collaboration on defining issues.
Market Voice · Published Perspectives · Policy Impact
Recognized as one of 32 Most Influential Leaders in Energy Policy — three consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025). Featured in the “People Who Know How Washington Works” issue among the most influential people shaping policy across energy, technology, and government.
“The United States may not lose the artificial intelligence race because its engineers fall behind China’s. It could lose because it fails to build the infrastructure AI requires.”atlanticcouncil.org →
“The global economy has entered a new phase defined not by innovation alone, but by speed, scale and coordinated, state-backed execution. America cannot afford to compete in a Formula 1 race with a 1970s engine.”washingtontimes.com →
“The race for AI is a race for electrons. Long-term, AI is set to drive as much as 50% of U.S. electricity demand growth between now and 2050.”utilitydive.com →
“By adopting favorable policies like permitting reform and advancing innovative energy tech, we can help usher in a new era of energy intelligence and accelerate our time to power.”nam.org →
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