Jason Hanley
About Jason Hanley
Jason Hanley is the Director of Partnerships, Maps at TomTom, with over 15 years of experience in strategic partnerships and a background in neuroscience.
Company
Jason Hanley serves as the Director of Partnerships, Maps at TomTom. He began his role in 2022. TomTom is a well-known company specializing in location technology and consumer electronics. As Director of Partnerships, Jason is involved in brokering strategic partnerships, leveraging his extensive expertise to access new markets and customers.
Previous Positions at Google
Jason Hanley spent a significant part of his career at Google, holding various strategic roles over a span of 15 years in London, United Kingdom. He began as a Strategic Partner Development Manager from 2006 to 2011, advanced to Head of Strategic Partnerships from 2011 to 2016, and later served as Head of Strategic Partner Management, EMEA, from 2016 to 2021. In these roles, Jason specialized in creating complex partnerships and utilizing tactical negotiation skills to achieve business targets.
Early Career at Elsevier
Before joining Google, Jason Hanley's career included positions at Elsevier in London, United Kingdom. He started as an Editorial Assistant from 1999 to 2000 in Oxford, England, United Kingdom. He then progressed to roles including Content Development and Operations Manager (2000-2002) and e-Publishing Business Development Executive (2002-2006). These roles provided him with substantial experience in the publishing industry.
Academic Background
Jason Hanley holds a Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil/PhD) in Neuroscience from the University of Oxford, where he studied from 1994 to 1997. His research was conducted at the MRC Anatomical Neuropharmacology Unit, Department of Pharmacology. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Experimental Pathology from the University of St Andrews, completing his degree between 1990 and 1994.
Specialization in Strategic Partnerships
Jason Hanley has over 15 years of experience in brokering strategic partnerships. He focuses on navigating complex agreements that require executive-level communication and tactical negotiation abilities. Jason emphasizes the importance of teamwork and utilizes team diversity to reach business objectives. His strategy also includes keeping up with market trends to identify new partnership opportunities and maintain transparency to build strong partner relationships.