Collin Jones
About Collin Jones
Collin Jones serves as the Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Development at Cumulus Media and has been the President of Westwood One since 2024. He has extensive experience in corporate strategy, e-commerce, and podcast management, having held various roles at Cumulus Media since 2011.
Work at Cumulus Media
Collin Jones serves as the Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Development at Cumulus Media since 2022. In this role, he oversees various strategic initiatives, including the management of Cumulus Media's e-commerce business, IncentRev, also known as Sweet Deals. He has been instrumental in overseeing the Cumulus Podcast Network, contributing to its status as a top-rated platform. Prior to his current position, he held multiple roles within the company, including Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Development from 2016 to 2022, and Director, Corporate Strategy & Development from 2011 to 2016.
Current Role at Westwood One
Collin Jones has been the President of Westwood One since 2024, a position he has held for 8 months. In this capacity, he continues to leverage his extensive experience in corporate strategy and development, further enhancing the company's offerings in the audio and podcasting space.
Previous Experience in Corporate Strategy
Before joining Cumulus Media, Collin Jones worked at Macquarie Group as an Investment Banking Associate from 2008 to 2011. He also served as an Investment Analyst at Argentum Group for one year in 2007. His early career laid a strong foundation in finance and investment, which he later applied to corporate strategy roles at Cumulus Media.
Education and Expertise
Collin Jones studied at Duke University from 2004 to 2008, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. His academic focus included Economics, a Certificate in Markets & Management, and a Minor in Psychology. This educational background supports his expertise in corporate strategy and development, particularly in the media and e-commerce sectors.