Jono Nkomo
@jononkomo
I deliver high-impact partnerships, projects, and brand experiences across global markets.
What I'm looking for
I've delivered global fintech and blockchain conferences for Interledger Foundation across the USA, Mexico City and Cape Town with zero operational disruption, while reducing vendor costs by 20% and strengthening local procurement networks.
Across BMW, Volkswagen, Anglo American, Coca-Cola, Howler and Snake Nation, I've led complex campaigns, corporate events, SaaS accounts and sponsorship partnerships. I've negotiated BMW/VW budgets from €4M to €2M without compromising production quality, closed €180k+ in tech and blockchain partnerships, and managed 12+ concurrent projects with 100% on-time delivery.
At Howler, I grew 15 key accounts by 30–40%, maintained 100% retention and built multi-country account management teams. I also co-founded HOT ON TOP, growing it into a 50+ event cultural brand with 2,500+ peak attendance, approximately €2M in revenue, and long-term partnerships with Corona and Jameson.
I'm currently consulting independently on partnerships, strategy and creative work while looking for a long-term role with a European SaaS, fintech or brand-led team. I bring practical operational delivery, cultural fluency and trusted C-suite relationships built through repeat business and referrals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Independent Consultant
Self Employed
Jul 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Provided strategy, partnerships, and creative consulting for clients including One Thread Africa, Com-Unity ZA, and IMA Agency. Currently developing The Movement Collective, a community culture platform.
Senior Project Manager
Interledger Foundation
Jun 2024 - Feb 2025 (8 months)
Delivered international fintech and blockchain conferences across three continents with zero operational disruption. Negotiated vendor contracts achieving 20% cost reduction and built Mexico City market presence from scratch.
Project Manager & Marketing Lead
Mama Money
Jun 2024 - Oct 2024 (4 months)
Managed projects and marketing initiatives for Mama Money and GhanaFest.
Project Manager & Account Services Lead
TrueNorth Agency
Oct 2022 - Aug 2024 (1 year 10 months)
Managed 12+ C-suite corporate event projects end-to-end with 100% on-time delivery and 35% client ROI growth. Advised on international talent booking and contract negotiation, generating repeat mandates.
Business Development & Partnerships
Snake Nation
Jan 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Closed international sponsorship and partnership deals generating over €180k in revenue across tech and blockchain. Built and managed a BD pipeline across North America and EMEA.
Music Curator & Cultural Event Manager
IMA Agency
Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 (4 months)
Curated music and managed cultural events for Campari Group.
Production & Project Manager
HAMMER Agency
Aug 2023 - Sep 2023 (1 month)
Managed production and projects for Bombay Sapphire.
Co-Founder & Creative Executive
HOT ON TOP
Jan 2014 - Dec 2022 (8 years 11 months)
Co-founded and scaled a cultural event brand to 50+ events, 2,500+ peak attendance and approximately €2M in total revenue. Established long-term commercial partnerships with Corona and Jameson.
Creative Producer & Project Director
Hobe Agency
May 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Directed creative production for Africa in Colors, a collaboration with ROC Nation.
Project Manager & Creative Lead
BeyondRed
Jun 2018 - Mar 2022 (3 years 9 months)
Negotiated international campaign budget from €4.0M to €2.0M while protecting production quality. Led BMW X3 national launch across three cities with a 40-person guest programme.
Account Manager & Brand Custodian
OFFLIMITS Agency
Jun 2019 - Nov 2019 (5 months)
Managed accounts and brand custodianship for Schweppes at Coca-Cola.
Business Development & Account Manager
Howler SA
Jun 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 5 months)
Managed 15 accounts across 5+ African markets with 100% client retention and 30-40% account growth. Built and mentored multi-country account management teams.
Junior Project Manager
Seed Experiences
Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 11 months)
Supported festival production management for Rocking the Daisies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Training: Agile/Scrum, International Event Management, CRM Administration, Budget Forecasting
Training, Event Management
Completed training in Agile/Scrum, International Event Management, CRM Administration, and Budget Forecasting.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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