Jeanne Achille is the Founder and CEO of The Devon Group, a technology PR and marketing agency that’s been shaping the reputations of global brands for over 30 years. Known for her wit, candor, and deep understanding of human connection in business, Jeanne has helped companies launch products, manage crises, and tell stories that stand out in competitive industries.

Born and raised in a working-class New York family — her father a firefighter and her mother a nurse — Jeanne learned early the value of hard work, service, and resilience. The first in her family to attend college, she discovered that her best education came not from lectures, but from work itself. That realization fueled a lifelong passion for learning by doing.

After graduate school, Jeanne worked as a placement officer for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, connecting top graduates with global employers like Exxon and Maersk. The experience taught her how to build relationships, read the room, and navigate professional environments — lessons that would later anchor her leadership style.

In the 1990s, frustrated with corporate limitations, Jeanne took a leap of faith and founded The Devon Group on a Wednesday — and by Thursday, she had three major tech brands as clients. What began as a solo operation faxing press releases and hand-delivering press kits quickly grew into a full-service PR firm trusted by journalists, analysts, and executives across the technology industry.

Over the decades, Jeanne has built an enduring reputation for authentic communication, thoughtful leadership, and strategic storytelling. Her firm has supported hundreds of product launches, IPOs, and rebrands, with an emphasis on relationships built long before social media existed — through phone calls, handwritten notes, and genuine connection.

Today, Jeanne continues to mentor founders and leaders, advocate for women in tech, and share her philosophy that success isn’t about doing it all yourself — it’s about building the right team, staying curious, and leading with awareness.