About Jonathan
Communications leader with proven success shaping both internal and external strategies across global, matrixed organisations. Trusted advisor to senior executives and boards, with experience spanning transformation, brand reputation, media relations, employee engagement, and crisis comms.
Previous experience building comms functions from the ground up, driving engagement across audiences from site workers to C-suite, and delivering campaigns at scale - from 700 staff in Australia (plus supply chain) to 45,000 staff worldwide. Recognised for creative execution, global collaboration, and influence at the highest levels.
English
Native or bilingual
French
Conversational
Can work on-site
London (up to 30km)
Experience
- BDO GlobalCommunications Manager, Global Audit & AssuranceCONSULTING AND AUDITSMay 2024 - September 2025 (1 year and 4 months)London, United Kingdom• Developed and led comms strategy for €300m global change and innovation programme across 160+ countries and 45,000 staff. Managed up to 6 consultants.• Partnered with senior leaders to shape and deliver messaging, including through email, executive speeches and presentations and major webinar sessions.• Developed programme brand and tone of voice, embedding consistency across all global channels.• Produced high-impact content across digital, visual and video platforms to support adoption and engagement.• Delivered insights and analytics, feeding results back into campaign improvements.
- Bird & BirdInternal Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)July 2023 - October 2023 (3 months)London, UKShort-term cover contract to manage internal comms function for international law firm (3,000+ staff, 30+ offices).Advised firmwide campaigns and regular partner and employee communications.Advised and led comms for on global Viva Engage campaign to boost visibility and connection across offices.Led and coached two direct reports during contract period.
- ADCO ConstructionsCommunications ManagerSeptember 2018 - February 2023 (4 years and 5 months)North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia• Built the company's first dedicated communications function for a AUD $1 bn business with 700 staff.• Delivered two national brand refreshes and established proactive PR function, achieving regular monthly press coverage.• Managed media relations, social media, and brand storytelling — growing LinkedIn following from 18k to 64k.• Designed and implemented a national internal communications strategy, with measurable metrics and weekly executive engagement.• Partnered with CEO and senior leaders to shape messaging around culture, ESG, IT, and organisational change.• Delivered crisis comms including union disputes, site incidents, and sensitive stakeholder issues.
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Education
- Bachelor of Arts (Media, Communications, Culture)Macquarie University2017