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Jess is a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at The Stepstone Group, with over 11 years of experience. She specialises in global talent acquisition across Product, Technology, Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, and Online Marketing functions. She’s passionate about connecting forward-thinking engineers and product professionals with cutting-edge technology opportunities in a company that’s reshaping the future of work.

Bianca Stringuini has joined us to lead Inclusion across The Stepstone Group, having most recently led DEI globally at Hays and, prior to that, People Experience and Culture at KPMG. Before this, she led DEI, Wellbeing, and Social Impact for Visa, JP Morgan, AIG, and American Express across Asia. Bianca is a global People & Culture leader with 18+ years of experience driving DEI, ESG, Culture Transformation, Change Management, and L&D across multinational organizations. Passionate about shaping sustainable, inclusive workplaces, she specializes in embedding HR strategies into business success, ensuring people-first cultures that drive engagement, innovation, and long-term impact. She herself is an example of diverse experiences. Originally from Brazil, she has lived and worked in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, with a background in trade and international affairs and a passion for global sustainable and inclusive growth.