Josh van Sant

Josh van Sant has an extensive work experience in the field of communications and public relations. Josh currently works as the Global Consumer and Product Communications Lead at Klarna since May 2022. Prior to this, they held the role of Global Consumer Communications Lead, Brand at Klarna from June 2021 to May 2022.

Before joining Klarna, Josh worked at Exposure as the Head Of Communications from April 2019 to June 2021. In this role, they oversaw the creation and implementation of integrated campaigns, global brand and communications strategy development, and press office for clients such as Coca-Cola, Champion, Tommy Hilfiger, De Beers Group, Absolut Vodka, Lego, Tullamore D.E.W, Bill's Restaurants, and Honor. Josh also served as a Client Partner at Exposure from March 2018 to March 2019.

Josh's career also includes working at Mission, where they held various roles including Campaign Director from February 2017 to March 2018, Senior Account Director from October 2016 to February 2017, Account Director from January 2015 to October 2016, and Senior Project Manager from October 2014 to December 2014. During their time at Mission, they managed cross-discipline teams and delivered impactful campaigns for clients such as Tiffany & Co., J. Crew, Victoria's Secret, Amazon Fashion, RESERVED, Asian Couture Federation, Campaign for Wool, Alex and Ani, GO Outdoors, Harrys of London, SONGZIO, and Hotlips by Solange.

Josh has also worked as a PR Consultant at Colvin Communications from May 2013 to July 2014, where they advised on the formation of Dom Pérignon's PR strategy and managed press activities for various events and collaborations. Josh served as a Lecturer at The Fashion Institute from March 2011 to June 2014, contributing to the curriculum of the Events Management course and lecturing on Events Management and PR.

Additionally, Josh has experience as a Digital Media Strategist, creating a popular lifestyle and fashion blog and being a finalist in the 2013 Pedestrian Magazine Blogger of the Year awards. Josh was also a Senior Account Manager at BLACK Communications from December 2010 to May 2013, managing PR for clients such as Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Ralph Lauren, Hermès, Tag Heuer, Vera Wang, Land Rover, Chandon, Belvedere Vodka, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, and Paspaley.

Overall, Josh van Sant has demonstrated expertise in communications, public relations, and brand strategy through their roles at various global companies.

Josh van Sant's education history includes the following:

From 2013 to 2014, they attended the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and earned a Master of Commerce degree in Marketing.

In 2011, they studied at the National Institute of Dramatic Art, where they completed a course in Presenting to Camera, focusing on Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.

Between 2005 and 2010, Josh attended the University of Technology Sydney, where they pursued studies in Public Communication and International Studies. Their field of study included PR/Advertising/Italian.

From 2007 to 2009, they also attended IULM University, where they focused on Fashion Communications. Their studies encompassed Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.

Lastly, from 1990 to 2002, they attended Moriah College, where they completed their Higher School Certificate. Further details regarding their field of study were not provided.