Jonathan Gleason is a senior member of the firm’s global Technology Practice and Hardware and IoT Practice groups. His clients range from venture-backed emerging technology leaders to Fortune 500 organizations. He focuses on C-level general management, product and go-to-market roles and has particular interest in intrapreneurship projects. With 20 years of experience in Silicon Valley, he also serves as a local resource for automotive and industrial seeking to drive innovation through transformative tech talent. He is based in Palo Alto.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Jonathan joined Russell Reynolds Associates from leading global technology law firm Gunderson Dettmer. Most recently, as Director of Practice Development and Strategy, Jonathan was responsible for building systems to drive partner performance and drive growth. He developed the firm’s outplacement and alumni networking functions and drove GC placements for firm clients. Jonathan previously held senior operational roles in marketing and branding and managed the firm’s captive venture capital fund. He began his career in legal services.

EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS

Jonathan holds a BA in international security and history from Claremont McKenna College and an MBA in entrepreneurship from Santa Clara University, Leavey School of Business.