Jonathan Young, Cfa
About Jonathan Young, Cfa
Jonathan Young, CFA, is the Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Elevate K-12, where he focuses on enhancing learning experiences in the K-12 education sector. With over 20 years of experience in various industries, he has held leadership roles at companies such as CommerceIQ, Kantar, and Colgate-Palmolive.
Current Role at Elevate K-12
Jonathan Young serves as the Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Elevate K-12, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing customer experiences and ensuring successful implementations of educational solutions. His work is conducted remotely while based in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience at CommerceIQ
Prior to his current role, Young worked at CommerceIQ as Vice President of Customer Success and Professional Services from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure, he was responsible for leading customer success initiatives and professional services in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Background in Brand Management
Young has a significant background in brand management, having held various positions at Colgate Palmolive. He worked as Associate Brand Manager from 2009 to 2010, Assistant Brand Manager from 2008 to 2009, and Brand Manager from 2011 to 2012. These roles contributed to his expertise in retail and brand marketing.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Young earned his MBA in General Management from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. He also holds a BA in Economics from William & Mary, completed between 1997 and 2001. His educational background supports his expertise in addressing the teacher-shortage crisis and creating high-quality learning experiences in the K-12 education sector.
Career in Financial Services and Consulting
Young's career includes significant experience in financial services and consulting. He worked at Merrill Lynch as an Analyst from 2001 to 2003 and later as Assistant Vice President from 2004 to 2006. He also held various roles at Kantar, including Senior Vice President, Head of North America eCommerce Insights and Consulting Practice from 2018 to 2019, and Vice President, Consulting from 2014 to 2018.