Jonathan Gilbert
About Jonathan Gilbert
Jonathan Gilbert is a Senior Account Executive at Mirakl and a Board Trustee at The Swaziland Charitable Trust, with extensive experience in the software industry across the UK and South Africa.
Current Roles at Mirakl and Swaziland Charitable Trust
Jonathan Gilbert currently holds the position of Senior Account Executive at Mirakl, based in the London Area, United Kingdom. He is also serving as a Board Trustee at The Swaziland Charitable Trust located in Greater London, England, United Kingdom. His dual roles reflect his commitment to both corporate and charitable endeavors, contributing to the growth and strategic initiatives at Mirakl while supporting social impact projects at The Swaziland Charitable Trust.
Previous Experience at Bright Network
From 2023 to 2024, Jonathan Gilbert worked at Bright Network as an Enterprise Account Executive. During his tenure in London, England, he was heavily involved in building strategic partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with blue-chip organisations. His experience in account management and marketing facilitated the successful scaling of teams and client projects.
Roles at Zscaler and SovTech
Jonathan Gilbert's experience includes his tenure at Zscaler as a Regional Sales Manager from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he spent a year at SovTech, first as a Sales Manager in Johannesburg, South Africa, and then as a Client Partner in London, United Kingdom. His roles at these tech companies involved extensive business development and the delivery of high-quality solutions to clients.
Education Background and Entrepreneurial Studies
Jonathan Gilbert holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management with a focus on Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from the University of Cape Town, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. He also attended Hilton College from 2004 to 2008. His academic background laid the foundation for his passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, and social impact.
Early Career and Industry Experience
Jonathan Gilbert's early career includes roles such as Client Acquisitions Manager at Meltwater in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Portfolio Manager and Trader at Freedom Capital (Pty) Ltd. He also co-owned Zacca in 2012. With over 7 years in the software industry, he has worked with various start-ups and corporate entities in the UK and South Africa, leveraging his skills in business development and client management.