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Jana Barsten
Director/Board Member at
ZIFF DAVIS, INC.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Jana L.
Barsten is currently an Independent Director at Robert Half, Inc. and Ziff Davis, Inc. since 2023.
Jana is also a Director at Peninsula Open Space Trust starting in 2025, Housing Trust Silicon Valley since 2023, and Girl Scouts of Northern California since 2019.
Former roles include Chairman of the Silicon Valley Chapter at Women Corporate Directors from 2018 to 2022, Director at Eversource Energy, Partner at Arthur Andersen LLP from 1996 to 2002, and Audit Partner at KPMG LLP (California) from 2007 to 2023.
Education includes undergraduate studies at San Diego State University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ROBERT HALF INC. 0.02% | 2026-05-12 | 20,739 ( 0.02% ) | 610 556 $ | 2026-05-30 |
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. 0.03% | 2026-06-02 | 12,513 ( 0.03% ) | 563 961 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Jana Barsten active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ZIFF DAVIS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-11-12 |
| ROBERT HALF INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-12-14 |
Girl Scouts of Northern California
 Girl Scouts of Northern California Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as a organization that builds girls of courage, confidence and character & collects donations | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Peninsula Open Space Trust
 Peninsula Open Space Trust Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a nonprofit land trust that protects and preserves open space, farmland and natural habitats | Director/Board Member | 2024-12-31 |
Housing Trust Silicon Valley
 Housing Trust Silicon Valley Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides loans and real estate services | Director/Board Member | 2022-12-31 |
Former positions of Jana Barsten
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Kpmg LLP (California)
 Kpmg LLP (California) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting and capital advisory, auditing & tax services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2023-09-29 |
Women Corporate Directors
 Women Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2021-12-31 |
Arthur Andersen LLP
 Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2001-12-31 |
| EVERSOURCE ENERGY | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Jana Barsten
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
100
+
1st degree connections
10
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Robert Half, Inc.
 Robert Half, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides staffing and risk consulting services | Commercial Services |
Eversource Energy
 Eversource Energy Electric UtilitiesUtilities Transmits and distributes electricity, natural gas & water | Utilities |
Ziff Davis, Inc.
 Ziff Davis, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides internet information and services | Technology Services |
Arthur Andersen LLP
Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting services | Commercial Services |
San Diego State University
 San Diego State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Women Corporate Directors
Women Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies | Commercial Services |
Girl Scouts of Northern California
Girl Scouts of Northern California Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as a organization that builds girls of courage, confidence and character & collects donations | Health Services |
Peninsula Open Space Trust
Peninsula Open Space Trust Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a nonprofit land trust that protects and preserves open space, farmland and natural habitats | Commercial Services |
Housing Trust Silicon Valley
Housing Trust Silicon Valley Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides loans and real estate services | Finance |
Kpmg LLP (California)
Kpmg LLP (California) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting and capital advisory, auditing & tax services | Commercial Services |
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