Jeanette Cheah
- Business Success
- Creativity / Innovation
- Entrepreneur
- Leadership
- Startups
- Technology
Jeanette Cheah is the founder and CEO of an award-winning education company that empowers the next generation through innovation, entrepreneurship, and future-focused learning. A globally recognised keynote speaker, Jeanette has shared her insights on leadership, technology, and the economic power of women in business at prestigious events such as SXSW, ASEAN Summit, and the Women’s Economic Forum. She is also twice listed as one of Australia’s Top 100 Innovators, known for her work in bridging the gap between education, technology, and business.
Always keeping her eyes on the future, Jeanette is the creator of Exponential Intelligence™ (eXQ)—a framework designed to equip individuals and businesses with the future-ready capabilities needed to thrive in an era of rapid change. Her work focuses on helping Gen Z, Millennials, and established leadership collaborate to shape the future. She has advised universities, governments, and corporates on employability, future skills, and fostering cross-generational leadership.
In addition to her thought leadership, Jeanette is passionate about global citizenship and economic empowerment. A first-generation Australian with Chinese-Malaysian heritage, she believes in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive meaningful change. Jeanette’s commitment to breaking barriers extends beyond business—she’s also an amateur powerlifter, a passionate advocate for women in leadership, and volunteers with her therapy dog, Pippa.
Jeanette has represented Australia at the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance, was named a 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian in 2021, and has received multiple awards for her leadership in innovation and education. Her mission is to empower individuals across generations to create the world they want to live in—through education, innovation, and inclusive leadership.
- Unlocking Your Exponential Intelligence
- Innovation Mindsets From Silicon Valley and Beyond
- Five Mindsets of the Future Generation
Your session made my morning (my month, my year...)!! It was so refreshing, and thank you for an amazing start to the BUTEX winter workshop!
Jeanette has wow factor! Her delivery was brilliant to convey her messages, both interesting and enjoyable.
You were a really engaging speaker, and I loved hearing about your experience in both the corporate and entrepreneurial world. Your analysis of macro trends and how individuals can tailor their personal skills to what is in demand according to context and the needs of industry was really helpful.
