Driven by a strong work ethic and perseverance, Jennifer K. Black has utilized her two decades of experience as chief financial officer for private and public companies. Since 2022, she has been active as a leader at Sadot Group Inc., an emerging player in the global food supply chain through innovative solutions and food security strategies—they connect producers and consumers across the globe, “sourcing Agri-commodity products” from South America, Africa, and the Black Sea and deliver to markets in China, Southeast Asia, and beyond. There, she handles all public-facing aspects of the business, collaborates with all company departments, and wields her expertise in finance, accounting, information technology, taxes, and human resources. In addition, she sets clear goals and prioritizes inspiring and empowering her team. As a testament to her impact, she was listed among “The 10 Most Influential Leaders to Follow in 2024” by Unified Magazine.

Born and raised in a small town in Godley, Texas, Ms. Black’s strong work ethic, dedication, and perseverance were instilled in her by her family, all of which have played significant roles in her accomplishments. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Science in accounting and finance from the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University in 2003, she launched her career in public accounting as an audit manager at McGladrey, now known as RSM US LLP, for seven years. She then assumed increasingly responsible roles at various companies—serving as vice president of SEC Reporting at OmniAmerican Bank and as director of corporate accounting, financial reporting at Basic Energy Services, and a controller at Ag Resource Management—through which she demonstrated her ability to progress from SEC reporting to controller positions across diverse industries. Her proactive approach to gaining exposure to different sectors has been instrumental in broadening her expertise. In 2018, she attained a Master of Business Administration from the Jack Welch Management Institute and transitioned into her first CFO role at Eagle Pressure Control, where she was active before joining Sadot.

Among the numerous achievements throughout her career, Ms. Black is proud of her recent publications in various reputable magazines but considers her most meaningful to be the development and leadership of successful teams. She takes great pride in the growth of the companies she’s been involved with, such as the current international commodity company, which has expanded from a $10 million restaurant business to an $800 million enterprise. Additionally, she has had the opportunity to ring the bell at Nasdaq.

Looking toward the future, she strives to continue improving her skills and bettering her company. She also wants to pursue opportunities to join one or two boards in order to gain valuable experience. While she’s previously served on nonprofit boards, she now seeks to engage with public company boards to further her involvement and contribute her skills. Furthermore, she’s passionate about sharing her story and inspiring the young generation of professionals, specifically high school students. To them, she conveys that coming from a small town shouldn’t limit anyone’s aspirations; she believes that anyone can achieve their goals through determination and hard work, and pushes the importance of perseverance, resilience, and an optimistic mindset.