brand & growth leader

Brand and growth leadership for premium lifestyle, hospitality, and consumer ventures. With an MBA and founder/operator background, I specialize in the intersection of brand strategy, customer experience, and commercial growth within high-growth, founder-led environments.

OVO Vodka

OVO Vodka

12/01/2025
Switch CoffeeBar

Switch CoffeeBar

11/01/2025
Charter Communications / Spectrum

Charter Communications / Spectrum

10/01/2025
Javits Center

Javits Center

09/01/2025
Clarins

Clarins

08/01/2025
Graphic Service Bureau

Graphic Service Bureau

07/01/2025
Global Pet Expo

Global Pet Expo

06/01/2025
Unfold Student Life

Unfold Student Life

05/01/2025

my story

I’ve spent 15+ years helping brands grow through clear positioning, creative direction, and commercially grounded thinking. My experience spans hospitality, consumer products, technology, and service businesses, working with founders, leadership teams, and growing brands across the UK and USA.

With a background that combines graphic design and an MBA in Business Administration, I bring both creative judgment and strategic perspective. I’ve worked agency-side, in-house, and as a founder, giving me a practical understanding of how brands operate, scale, and compete in the real world.

Today, my work sits at the intersection of brand and business. I help companies build scalable brand systems, optimize customer experience, and drive commercial growth through clear positioning, strategic partnerships, and operational consistency.

selected experience

2018 – Present

Co-Founder & COO / Brand Lead | OVO Vodka (USA)

2016 - 2018

Sr. Design & Marketing Manager | billbridge

2014 - 2016

Sr. Marketing Consultant | Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf

2010 - 2014

Founder & Creative Director | DigitalHi

2008 - 2010

Graphic Designer | Black & Ginger

view my full resume here

let’s talk

jon@jondunnington.com
Based in New York City, NY