Dr. Janet Ahn is a behavioral science expert and experimental social psychologist with a rare track record of impact across academia, consulting, and business leadership over two decades. She specializes in designing evidence-based interventions that move behavior and translating those shifts into measurable outcomes for organizations and the people who power them.

After beginning her career as a tenure-track professor, Janet transitioned to become the Chief Behavioral Science Officer and later the President of the Americas at a global behavior change consultancy. There, she built a world-class R&D function and led product innovation and measurement, translating academic insight into scalable solutions. She was responsible for commercial and operational leadership — overseeing client delivery, marketing, and strategy for Fortune 500 and S&P 100 clients.

As founder of Perilla & Co., a boutique behavioral science advisory, she partners with business leaders to align people strategy with performance, focusing on the behaviors that drive results. She also advises vendors on GTM strategy, product positioning, and thought leadership in the culture and performance space.

A prolific author and sought-after speaker, Janet’s work has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, NPR, Women’s Health, The Atlantic, and more.

Outside of work, you can find her hiking, on a yoga mat, or in a cold plunge, exploring new food ventures, or grilling outdoors with her husband and two daughters.

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