Frédérique Jeske is an executive, author and speaker recognized for her expertise in the transformation of work, employee engagement and intergenerational performance.
She supports companies and their leaders as demographic and managerial shifts reshape the workplace. Her approach helps organizations move beyond age-related stereotypes, recognize experienced talent and enable every generation to cooperate sustainably.
Executive experience dedicated to transformation
After graduating in political and social communication, Frédérique Jeske began her career in influence communication before joining several major media groups. She held leadership positions for almost twenty years, notably within Elsevier Masson, a major medical and scientific information group.
She later joined UPE13–Medef and the international Réseau Entreprendre federation. Working with hundreds of business leaders, she addressed issues involving growth, governance, engagement and organizational transformation.
Transforming a major purpose-driven organization
From 2019 to 2022, Frédérique Jeske served as Chief Executive of the French National League Against Cancer alongside Axel Kahn. She led an organization of 750 employees and 12,000 volunteers through a major transformation combining management, collective engagement and social impact.
A committed voice against ageism
An expert in senior inclusion and intergenerational cooperation, Frédérique Jeske founded Senior for Good, a citizen movement dedicated to recognizing experienced talent in the workplace.
She is also an HEC-certified executive coach, an independent board member, a columnist for Courrier Cadres and an expert contributor to BFM Business. Through her work, she encourages organizations to view demographic transition not as a constraint but as a strategic opportunity.
An energetic and practical speaker
On stage, Frédérique Jeske combines strategic vision, executive experience, energy and immediately applicable tools. Her talks challenge assumptions, generate lasting awareness and give executives, managers and employees practical ways to act.
Since 2024, she reports having delivered around 80 corporate talks. She also produces L'(Im)pertinente, a newsletter and podcast addressing work, generations, senior inclusion, leadership and mental health.