WELCOME TO Orient Point Strategic Advisors
Guiding Boards and Owners Through Change and Growth
I’m Jennifer Knight—a seasoned board director, strategic advisor, and former C-suite executive with a track record of helping privately held companies navigate growth, transition, and turnaround.
I was also appointed by President Biden to serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Commerce, where I shaped trade and industrial policy for critical U.S. manufacturing sectors. Through Orient Point Strategic Advisors, I bring strategic clarity, operational insight, and sound governance to boards, business owners, and leadership teams.
Services
Strategic Leadership
for Privately Held Enterprises
Board Experience Highlights
- Mills Manufacturing
- National Spinning Company
- Premier Narrow Fabrics
- American Woolen Company
- The Commonwealth Institute
Areas of Expertise
Board & Governance Support
- Strategic oversight and succession planning
- Fiduciary guidance and ownership transitions
Advisory & Consulting
- Restructuring and performance improvement
- Growth strategy and sourcing optimization
- Federal contracting and regulatory navigation
Client Profile
I work with family-owned businesses, private equity-backed firms, and organizations operating at the intersection of business and federal policy—including manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers navigating complexity and change.
bio
Jennifer Knight, MBA
Board Director | Former C-Suite Executive | Public Sector Leader
Jennifer Knight is a seasoned board director, former C-suite executive, and senior U.S. government official with over two decades of experience leading private companies through growth, restructuring, and strategic transitions. Her leadership spans manufacturing, consumer goods, textiles, and global supply chains.
As President and COO of American Woolen Company, she revitalized a historic facility, positioned the company to secure $50 million in federal contracts, and led sustainability and operational initiatives. At Georgia Narrow Fabrics, she directed a turnaround and Latin American expansion, retiring $5.8M in debt.
Appointed by President Biden, Jennifer served as Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Commerce, guiding industrial and trade policy across critical U.S. manufacturing sectors.
She currently serves on the board of Mills Manufacturing and has held leadership and board roles at National Spinning, American Woolen, Premier Narrow Fabrics, and The Commonwealth Institute. In July 2025, Jennifer was selected as one of the 50 Women to Watch for Boards by 50/50 Women on Boards.
Let’s Connect
I split my time between New York City and the eastern tip of Long Island, in the coastal hamlet of Orient, NY—the inspiration behind Orient Point Strategic Advisors. I look forward to connecting.
