Jon Ward

Jon joined 23andMe as CMO in 2022 to lead the company’s global marketing efforts. His team is responsible for driving the consumer business while building the company’s brand into a leader in health and wellness.

Prior to 23andMe, Jon was Chief Marketing Officer for health insurer Sidecar Health, and grew the business in 18 states and channels including direct-to-consumer, broker and employer.

Between 2012 and 2019, Jon was a Vice President at 23andMe, leading a range of initiatives including international markets expansion, retail/Amazon sales, business development and acquisition marketing. Jon has also held executive leadership positions at eHarmony, AOL and McKinsey and Company.

Jon has a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Williams College, and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.