Locke Jillson

Overview

Locke Jillson holds the position of Vice President, Executive Talent at Lightspeed[1], a role Jillson has occupied since January 2024[2]. Prior to this promotion, Jillson served as Director of Executive Talent at Lightspeed from April 2021 to December 2023[3]. Before joining Lightspeed, Jillson worked at Kindred Partners as a Principal from January 2019 to January 2021[4] and as a Director from March 2015 to January 2019[5]. Jillson holds a degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, earned between 2008 and 2012[9]. Earlier career experience includes work as a professional hockey player from September 2012 to March 2014[6] and internships at Intel Corporation in the Global Public Policy division during the summers of 2010 and 2011[7][8].

Career history

1. Vice President, Executive TalentJan 2024 to presentLightspeed
2. Director of Executive TalentApr 2021 to Dec 2023Lightspeed
3. KPPrincipalJan 2019 to Jan 2021Kindred Partners
4. KPDirectorMar 2015 to Jan 2019Kindred Partners
5. LVProfessional Hockey PlayerSep 2012 to Mar 2014Las Vegas Wrangers/Texas Brahmas/Elmira Jackals/Peoria Rivermen
6. Global Public Policy InternMay 2011 to Jul 2011Intel Corporation
7. Global Public Policy InternMay 2010 to Jul 2010Intel Corporation

Education

1. Industrial and Labor Relations2008 - 2012Cornell University
2. HPHighland Park High School2002 - 2006