Jessica Keyes is the former president of New Art Technologies, Inc., a high-technology and management consultancy and development firm started in New York in 1989. Prior to founding New Art, Keyes was managing director of R&D for the New York Stock Exchange and has been an officer with Swiss Bank Co. and Banker’s Trust, both in New York City. She earned a master’s of business administration from New York University and a doctorate in management. A noted columnist and correspondent, Keyes is the author of more than 200 published articles and more than 25 books. She also is a frequent keynote speaker. She is currently a professor at both the University of Liverpool and University of Phoenix.