brand, growth & commercial leader

Brand, growth and commercial leadership for premium lifestyle, hospitality and consumer ventures. With an MBA and founder/operator background, I work at the intersection of brand strategy, creative leadership and commercial execution, helping businesses build clearer positioning, stronger customer experience and scalable growth.

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
Graphic Service Bureau

Graphic Service Bureau

08/01/2025
Clarins

Clarins

07/01/2025
Unfold Student Life

Unfold Student Life

06/01/2025
Global Pet Expo

Global Pet Expo

05/01/2025

my story

I’ve spent 15+ years helping brands grow through clear positioning, creative leadership, 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 the USA.

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

Today, my work sits at the intersection of brand, growth, and commercial execution. I help businesses build scalable brand systems, strengthen customer experience, and drive measurable 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 (USA)

2014 - 2016

Marketing Consultant | Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf (UK)

2010 - 2014

Founder & Creative Director | DigitalHi (UK)

2008 - 2010

Graphic Designer | Black & Ginger (UK)

view my full resume here

let’s talk

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