Writer, strategist, leader.
Used to be a bee biologist.

With over 16 years of experience across in-house and agency roles in large, matrixed organisations, NGOs and professional services consultancies, I have a wealth of experience at the intersection of sustainability, content and marketing communications.

Specialising in external and internal B2B channels, I combine storytelling, sustainability subject matter expertise and modern approaches to build brands, leads and stakeholder value.

Sustainability marketing

As the Global Head of Content at GHD, I built a 15-person global content team to position the organisation as a leader in water, energy and socioeconomic services from the ground up. Working across internal and external channels, highlights include writing articles for SHOCKED, the new GHD story and a series of employee success stories. I also led the live social media strategy as an official delegate at the UN’s global climate conference, COP27.

Sustainability communications and advocacy

I led the marcomms team at the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) — the world’s largest network tackling sustainability issues in the built environment. Leading campaigns such as World Green Building Week and the WorldGBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment, I’ve written CEO speeches and helped leaders navigate the complex media landscapes at COP26, COP27 and the World Economic Forum.

As the communications lead for the #BuildingToCOP26 Coalition, I worked closely with the UN High Level Climate Champions, the UK Government, and numerous businesses and NGOs to deliver the multi-stakeholder campaign behind the first Cities, Regions and Built Environment Day at COP26 since COP21 in Paris.

In the past, I’ve led marketing and communications teams at Groundwork London and the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP). I have also held sustainability and marketing consultant roles at Content Group and Doner.

Early career

I grew up between Japan and the United States and started my career as a honey bee biologist in Santiago, Chile.

In Chile, I taught physics and chemistry at the prestigious Grange School and founded ENDMK, a music publishing and distribution company working with UK and Latin American artists.

Specialising in pop and electronic music, I am a published songwriter and vocalist. I believe the arts can bring people together, address social division and be a vehicle for communicating critical messages such as climate change.

Education

Focusing on wildlife conservation, I completed my MSc with distinction at the Universidad de Católica de Chile in Natural Resource Management.

I earned my BA in Biology at Transylvania University (USA) and speak English, Japanese and Spanish fluently.

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harvey@htjones.com