Business Development Consultant

Jeff Bonaldi is the Founder of Bonaldi & Company, bringing over two decades of leadership experience across entrepreneurship, corporate strategy, and sales growth.


Jeff’s career has been defined by a passion for helping organizations unlock their potential through smarter systems, stronger teams, and data-driven marketing. Before founding Bonaldi & Company, Jeff spent 15 years at Merrill Lynch and Citibank, where he played a key role in building one of the largest securities lending businesses in the world. His work with global institutions honed his expertise in sales strategy, client relationship management, and revenue growth at scale — experience that now fuels his consulting approach.

An accomplished entrepreneur, Jeff also founded The Explorer’s Passage, a purpose-driven travel company that partners with leading explorers and institutions around the globe. Under his leadership, the company has been ranked among the top 10% of travel brands worldwide by TripAdvisor, known for blending adventure with meaningful impact.

Beyond his executive work, Jeff is a TEDx and keynote speaker and a contributing writer to Entrepreneur Magazine, where he shares insights on leadership, marketing, and business transformation. His unique background — spanning Fortune 100 institutions and high-growth startups — allows him to bridge strategic discipline with creative innovation, helping leaders grow their organizations smarter, faster, and stronger.

Jeff would love to work with you to help you grow your business!