I am a communications professional with a strong Asia background who has worked extensively with multinational brands as well as startups. I create idea-centric, integrated communications that propel brand growth, with experience spanning packaged goods, IT, services, and infant and growing-up milk. I've published articles in outlets such as the Wall Street Journal and Advertising Age. My career includes leadership roles across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States, along with teaching stints as an adjunct professor and delivering workshops on leadership and creative strategy.…

Jonathan L. Holburt

I am a communications professional with a strong Asia background who has worked extensively with multinational brands as well as startups. I create idea-centric, integrated communications that propel brand growth, with experience spanning packaged goods, IT, services, and infant and growing-up milk. I've published articles in outlets such as the Wall Street Journal and Advertising Age. My career includes leadership roles across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States, along with teaching stints as an adjunct professor and delivering workshops on leadership and creative strategy.…

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I am a communications professional with a strong Asia background who has worked extensively with multinational brands as well as startups. I create idea-centric, integrated communications that propel brand growth, with experience spanning packaged goods, IT, services, and infant and growing-up milk.

I’ve published articles in outlets such as the Wall Street Journal and Advertising Age. My career includes leadership roles across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States, along with teaching stints as an adjunct professor and delivering workshops on leadership and creative strategy.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Instructor at Association of National Advertisers
May 1, 2016 - Present
Conducts presentation skills workshops at large corporations in the U.S. for the School of Marketing at the Association of National Advertisers; has conducted dozens of workshops across a range of industries.
Consultant at Reveal Growth Consultants
September 1, 2024 - Present
Contract consultant focused on company growth strategies.
Advisor at Neurotech International
February 1, 2014 - Present
On advisory board for a neuroscience company developing home-based autism management device with neurofeedback technology; involved in advisory, new business development and fundraising.
VP, Client Service at Castlebrook Media
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2021
Business development and digital integration for a Columbus media firm; key client: Cardinal Health.
Director at Rawstream
February 1, 2014 - September 1, 2021
Director of web-filtering startup with patent-pending technology; P&L responsibility; new business development; fundraising.
Adjunct Professor at Ohio Wesleyan University
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Taught advertising, public relations and international business to undergraduate students.
Adjunct Professor at Fisher College, Ohio State University
May 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Taught multicultural marketing course in the MBA program at Ohio State University.
Consultant at Burson-Marsteller Collaboration
January 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016
Strategic partnership to develop new corporate positioning for Vietnam’s largest beverage company, THP.
Regional Business Director at Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising
July 1, 2008 - February 1, 2014
Regional responsibility for HP account across APAC; managed USD12 million; launched branding campaigns for Enfa and others; contributed to winning global business for Publicis Groupe in 2009.
Business Head at Bates Advertising
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2008
Business Head of Nokia APAC account and acting head of global Live category; won 2 Effies for Nokia Activation programs.
CEO at Holburt Consulting
June 1, 2005 - September 1, 2006
Restructured/rebuilt marketing departments; launched Vietnam's most successful drink in a decade; advised IT and telecom clients on growth and positioning.
Partner at Allsorts Habit Creation
June 1, 2005 - September 1, 2006
Regional training company; conducted courses on creativity, leadership, account management, strategic thinking, selling and presentation skills across Asia.
Regional Group Director at Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising
February 1, 2003 - June 1, 2005
APAC responsibility for HP account; Saatchi Singapore won agency of the year (2003, 2004); led multi-market campaigns and profitability improvements.
General Manager at DDB Worldwide
June 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Hong Kong’s second largest agency; managed McDonald’s account for Hong Kong and Taiwan; won/APAC Pepsi co. account.
Network Director, Client Services at Dentsu Young & Rubicam Advertising
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 2001
APAC responsibility for the network’s client services across multiple accounts; roles included AT&T, United Airlines, Kraft, and others.
Country Development Manager, Vietnam at Dentsu Young & Rubicam Advertising
May 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Developed the Vietnam market; grew from one account to twelve, including Ford, Citibank and Ericsson.
Regional Account Managing Director at Dentsu Young & Rubicam Advertising
September 1, 1995 - March 1, 1997
APAC/Mideast responsibility for major accounts; built Frito-Lay business across APAC and Middle East.
Regional Account Director at Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising, Singapore
March 1, 1988 - September 1, 1995
APAC responsibility for Procter & Gamble brand Olay; centralized brand management and multi-country shoots.
Account Executive at Young & Rubicam, New York
April 1, 1984 - March 1, 1988
Account executive on Wizard Air Fresheners; RJ Reynolds Chelsea cigarettes; Unisys; and Jell-O desserts; international coordination for President/CEO DYR Worldwide.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of California, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1980

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Telecommunications

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