London, England, United Kingdom
Hello, I’m Jonny – a creative problem solver and communicator with a passion for people, consumer and sustainable technology, and design. I've worked across corporate, employee and digital communications, marketing and market analysis. I thrive in the centre of complex challenges, thinking quickly and pragmatically to bring clarity to complexity – connecting people and solutions (with a laugh), and finding the stories that bring clarity, conviction, community and compassion. I’m fascinated by the world around me (and am always looking for moments to capture on my camera), draw energy from discovery, observation and learning – and am a firm believer that progress comes from looking forward.
‣ Leading communications response on policy, regulation and privacy issues in LinkedIn's fastest growing region (Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America) ‣ Leveraging LinkedIn's unique insights and perspective in the media to shed light on the opportunities and gaps for policymakers, businesses, and job seekers in the transformation of the labour market. ‣ Storytelling on the value of prioritising skills in workforce strategies, AI talent trends, access to opportunity for women and younger workers, supporting SMBs, and the skills needed for the green economy.
‣ Business Partner – Employee communications partner for LinkedIn's Talent Solutions with a focus on enabling and aligning sales teams in non-US international markets and on the key accounts team servicing LinkedIn's most valuable customers. Awarded LinkedIn Talent Solutions Cross-Functional Partner of the Year 2022. ‣ Change & Crisis – Delivered major change initiatives, including on the project team that led the integration of three businesses into a single Talent Solutions sales organisation, with changes to 6,000 roles. Established and embedded leadership communications strategies for three VPs, as well as continuous innovation and refinement of global communications channels to help employees get the right information and context at the right time to be successful. Through 2024, served as comms representative on LinkedIn's regional Incident Management Team and led our communications response for reputation issues in LinkedIn's fastest growing region.
In this maternity cover role, I led our communications response for reputation issues in LinkedIn's fastest growing region (Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America) and told media stories focused on key regulation and public policy areas including skills, responsible AI, gender, and the green transition. ‣ Managed over 200 media inbounds and ongoing projects on areas including authenticity, content safety, privacy and regulation. Partnered on the build out of a new AI monitoring and measurement tool for trust communications. Developed a new process for managing and reporting on high risk reputation issues. ‣ Designed and launched a multi-market campaign exploring the gap between Gen Z's desire to work in a green job and their access to the necessary skills. Secured coverage in 60 titles, with 30 top tier including Bloomberg, WSJ, Business Insider, Fast Company, France 24, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Het Financieele Dagblad, Arabian Business and Politico. ‣ Supported the publication of LinkedIn's annual Global Green Skills Report ahead of COP29. Close alignment with corporate comms agency secured broadcast hits for LinkedIn's VP of Public Policy in BBC World, France 24, BBC Radio & Times Radio. Partnered with LinkedIn's country comms teams to develop launches that spoke to the local context on climate and skills gaps, leading to coverage in BBC Woman's Hour, The Times, Les Echos, and Época Negócios. ‣ Stretch assignment from Feb–Jun 2024 as interim lead for communications in Ireland, home to LinkedIn's regional HQ of more than 2,000 employees.
At Smiths I was driven to modernise the way the 165-year-old British engineering staple communicated and collaborated. Led and launched an innovative all-employee (desk and frontline) app for internal communications, Smiths Now, and a modern corporate website that tells Smiths story more effectively through inspiring innovation and careers content. Was also business partner to the group's five divisions, led communications on the Smiths Excellence System operations transformation programme, and helped deliver our first global culture day and 2018 leadership conference.
Enhanced Johnson Matthey's corporate communications activities with engaging content for internal and external channels while implementing and protecting the brand – telling Johnson Matthey’s story effectively to its people, customers and the world. Achievements include: the redevelopment, global relaunch and ongoing adoption of the company's digital workplace and enterprise social network; a content driven redesign of the corporate website, Matthey.com; the development of a new bi-monthly global newsletter for Johnson Matthey across digital and print; the implementation of a global awards programme. Worked on a range of communications campaigns across all channels, supporting and guiding key initiatives and stakeholders across the business in the production of high quality, effective communications. Edited and produced 'Assay', the company magazine, and supported on the annual report.
Managed the day to day running of the corporate website (www.matthey.com) and social media channels. Created content for use across all communications channels, particularly around technology leadership and careers. Worked with colleagues across the world to support key corporate initiatives, publicise successes, share best practise and make the most of the communications tools available to them. Helped to implement an internal knowledge sharing and collaboration intranet that allows colleagues across the world to collaborate and communicate more effectively. Worked with colleagues at all levels to encourage use and plan future functionality. Ensured that good content was highlighted on the system so that it was relevant to users. Authored and edited the company's bi-monthly all staff newsletter. Co-developed a new global awards programme. Helped to implement Johnson Matthey's external innovation programme. Contributed to the wider efforts of the Investor Relations and Corporate Communications team.
Worked as part of a small team of market analysts running a free, impartial industry news and information resource on fuel cells with the aim of aiding the commercialisation of the renewable energy technology. Key achievements: • Authored 250 news stories and 20 analyst reports for a readership of more than 20,000 unique visitors a month. • Authored and designed two full-length reports and co-authored three flagship annual fuel cell industry reviews. • Built strong working relationships with key industry players and spoke at several industry events. • Helped improve brand reputation by leading the continuous development of brand presence online including trebling Twitter followers within 2 years.