Jonathan Bean
About Jonathan Bean
Jonathan Bean serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Sinch, where he has significantly contributed to the company's growth and market leadership since 2019. He has a diverse background in marketing and business development, having held key positions at Mynewsdesk, Cision, and LRF Media AB.
Current Role at Sinch
Jonathan Bean serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Sinch, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for driving marketing strategies that contribute to the company's growth. He has played a significant role in establishing Sinch as a leader in the CPaaS category, particularly noted for its inclusion in the first Gartner Magic Quadrant in 2023. Under his leadership, Sinch has seen substantial enterprise sales growth, with marketing efforts driving over 30% of this growth.
Previous Experience at Mynewsdesk
Before joining Sinch, Jonathan Bean held multiple roles at Mynewsdesk. He served as Chief Marketing Officer from 2015 to 2018 and again briefly in 2019. Additionally, he was the Chief Revenue Officer from 2009 to 2014. His tenure at Mynewsdesk spanned various locations, including Stockholm, Paris, and New York, where he contributed to the company's marketing and revenue strategies.
Board Membership at LRF Media AB
Jonathan Bean was a Board Member at LRF Media AB from 2016 to 2022. During his six years in this role, he contributed to the strategic direction of the organization while based in Stockholm, Sweden. His involvement helped shape the company's initiatives and align them with market trends.
Educational Background
Jonathan Bean studied at the University of Leeds, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications & Media from 1994 to 1997. He furthered his education at Henley Business School, achieving an MBA from 2011 to 2014. His academic background supports his expertise in marketing and communications.
Contributions to M&A Strategy
At Sinch, Jonathan Bean was instrumental in the company's M&A inorganic growth strategy. He served as the go-to-market lead on ten transactions between 2019 and 2021. His efforts in this area contributed to Sinch's expansion and market positioning, particularly in the technology sector.