Jo Knight

Jo Knight has an extensive work experience spanning over the years. They began their career as a Marketing and Distribution Manager at Cherry Publishing, where they successfully implemented marketing plans for Real World Magazine. They then moved on to Pearson Education, where they served as an Academic Account Manager and later as the EMEA Marketing Manager, achieving significant revenue growth in their portfolios.

Jo then worked at Capgemini, first as a Senior Consultant and later as the Head of UK Private Sector Marketing and Global Marketing Lead. They played a crucial role in developing and leading integrated marketing campaigns and driving business growth within key accounts.

Afterwards, Jo joined Capita Customer Management as the Marketing and Communications Director, where they led a team to execute the marketing strategy and generate substantial revenues through new business growth and client retention.

Their most recent role was at Seequent, where they held various positions including Director of Segment and Solutions Marketing, Director of Global Marketing, Senior Director of Global Marketing, and Chief Customer Officer. Additionally, Jo also co-founded the Women's Leadership Circle within Seequent to support and empower women in the workplace.

Jo's current position is the Vice President of Product & Industry Marketing at Bentley Systems.

Jo Knight attended Aston University from 1995 to 1999 where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in International Business with French and German. In 1997, Jo spent a year at Ecole Europeene des Affaires in Paris, studying International Business with French and German. Jo is also currently pursuing Executive Education in Leadership at The London School of Economics and Political Science. Additionally, Jo holds a LCCI Certificate in Teaching English for Business (Distinction) and a TESOL Certificate from Trinity College London, both obtained in 1999.