Every organisation needs an advocate

I help businesses and leadership teams articulate who they are, developing clear, consistent narratives that align strategy, purpose and reputation.

My work is grounded in Corporate Advocacy, integrating communications into executive decision-making to support leadership, reputation and long-term growth.

My approach, what I call Corporate Advocacy, is the strategic leadership discipline that integrates narrative, risk, reputation, policy and communications into the core of executive decision-making. It ensures that communications does not simply describe the organisation: it shapes it.

I’m an international corporate affairs professional and lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience helping organisations define and communicate who they are.

My work is grounded in the belief that communications should sit within decision-making, not outside it. When positioned at the executive table, it becomes a discipline that informs strategy, strengthens reputation and anticipates risk. Corporate Advocacy treats narrative not as an output, but as a guiding principle for leadership.

I’ve worked across the energy, industrial and resources sectors, including nuclear, renewables, metals, mining and critical raw materials, in both in-house and agency roles. I’ve led pan-European campaigns, supported executives through major transformations, and helped organisations engage effectively with political, media and internal stakeholders.

A British, French and Canadian citizen, bilingual in English and French, I bring analytical rigour, composure and foresight to the intersection of strategy, policy and public perception.

Whether as an advisor, fractional communications leader or permanent executive, my goal is to help organisations build advocacy and trust, anticipating risk, aligning leadership and communicating with confidence in a changing world.

Jonathan Levy is a corporate advocate specialising in strategic communications, reputation leadership and executive advisory across regulated and technology-led sectors.

My approach

Why Corporate Advocacy Matters

Corporate Advocacy reflects the reality that communications is now seen as a core leadership capability that shapes culture and reputation, bringing clarity, coherence and strategic intent.

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My expertise reflects the core disciplines that underpin effective Corporate Advocacy at executive level

  • Strategic Corporate Communications

    More than 25 years’ experience advising leadership teams on narrative, reputation and stakeholder engagement across energy, industrial and resources sectors.

  • Corporate Advocacy & Reputation Leadership

    Integrating narrative, risk, policy and leadership communications into executive decision-making to manage issues, shape perception and build long-term trust with political, media and internal audiences.

  • Narrative Development & Message Architecture

    Translating complex technical and policy topics, from energy transition to industrial decarbonisation, into clear, compelling stories that resonate across markets and guide leadership strategy.

  • Executive Counsel & Issues Management

    Trusted advisor in sensitive and high-profile situations: mergers, restructurings, industrial disputes, sustainability positioning and crisis communications.

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Trusted by senior leaders, colleagues and teams across energy, industry and innovation

  • “Jonathan was a key member of the UK leadership team and a true communications strategist. His combination of gravitas, diplomacy and insight were instrumental in elevating our narrative, his work supported our project delivery, built our profile in key customer segments, maximised our exposure when news was good and protected our reputation at challenging moments. Any business that thinks communications is just a “nice to have” ought to work with Jonathan to understand the strategic value someone like him brings to the executive table.”

    Andrew Murdoch former Manager

  • “Jonathan is a leading communications advisor, consummate professional and fully trusted and valued team player. He and I worked together hand in glove in driving the stakeholder engagement for newcleo and his intuitive understanding of the intersection between the political and media landscapes ensured a consistent and resonating narrative across our various audiences. He combines being both highly strategic in his advice with strong team leadership for tactical implementation. From a public affairs perspective you couldn’t ask for a better partner in communications.”

    Hugo Fitzgerald Director of International Government Affairs newcleo

  • “Jonathan is one of those rare individuals who seamlessly blends sharp intellect, absolute professionalism and an innate collaborative spirit, glued together with real wit and genuine warmth. From an agency perspective, he made us feel like an integral part of his team, fostering an open environment where we were empowered to challenge ideas and engage in constructive dialogue on key strategic decisions. His understanding of critical raw materials and the energy sector more broadly is particularly invaluable today, especially as companies navigate both industry and geopolitical challenges. His attitude, breadth of knowledge, and genuine warmth as a colleague made the agency-client relationship a standout experience. I sincerely hope we have the privilege of partnering with him again in the future."

    Hamish Docherty Director (SVP) Corporate Affairs Webber Shandwick

  • "Jonathan has brought me in to media train executives in a number of organisations over the years and he stands out as one of the most skilled comms leaders I’ve worked with. He comes to every training session with a mission - clear messaging objectives and an aim to hone every company spokesperson’s voice – from graduates to C-suite. I’ve watched him coach senior leaders in real time, helping them turn good media performances into great ones. If you’re a business looking to step up your media narrative and performance, you need him on your team."

    Andy Hitchcock Managing Partner Dark Star Media Ltd

  • "As a team leader, Jonathan provided a positive environment to work in where I felt supported in growing my skills in new areas and confidently bringing ideas to the table. He helped the wider team understand how to translate broader business objectives into media relations and communications goals, all while encouraging a creative approach. He used his experience across a range of sectors to guide the team to understand the broader links and applications of our industry, and I found his feedback as a leader to be thoughtful and well-explained.”

    Khushi Hunt former colleague and direct report

  • “Jonathan and I worked together on sensitive, high-impact communication with European governments, at a critical moment for the aluminium sector. He was instrumental in articulating the strategic importance of aluminium for Europe, his work significantly strengthened our credibility and impact with government stakeholders, partners and industry associations. What truly distinguishes Jonathan is his ability to translate complex business and industrial priorities into clear, powerful and effective communication strategies. He combines long-term vision with operational excellence: he knows how to turn business realities into clear and impactful narratives as well as looking beyond the immediate challenge, always anticipating what would matter next. He is highly collaborative, works naturally as part of a team and builds trust quickly - an absolute pleasure to work with.”

    Tiziana de Feo Former Head of EU Public Affairs GFG Alliance

  • "I had the pleasure of working with Jonathan for a year and a half at newcleo. As my manager, he struck the perfect balance between guidance and trust, offering thoughtful support while giving me the autonomy to grow in my role. Jonathan fostered a collaborative, positive team environment and always encouraged personal development and new ideas. It was a real privilege to work with such a capable and genuinely kind leader."

    Rosie Silver former colleague and direct report

  • "Jonathan joined our communications team at GFG Alliance in 2018 and quickly established his value to the business by supporting the group’s entry into Continental Europe. Using his skill and experience as a communicator and his in-depth understanding of French business he succeeded in building a strong positive profile both in the media and among decision-makers that enabled GFG to secure state approval for the acquisition of major metals and component manufacturing plants in France. From there he went on to do the same in support of multiple other successful acquisitions across France, Belgium and Luxembourg. His excellent work undoubtedly established GFG as a key point of reference for sustainable metal production in Europe."

    Eoghan Mortell Media consultant GFG Alliance 2015-2020

  • "Jonathan is a fantastic bloke and a really good PR. He helped us when we went to France to film nuclear reactors. He excelled at enabling great coverage, opening plenty of doors, ensuring we got the right level of seniority to speak to and made everyone feel very comfortable. He's a top professional and I've stayed in touch with him over years because he always knows how to pitch - and more importantly when not to pitch - a story. This means you trust each other to get the best stories rather than constant coverage of the mundane. His knowledge of the energy and sustainability space is second to none. I look forward to working with him again in the future."

    Sumit Bose Editor, Energy Live News

  • "Jonathan would be a valuable asset to any executive team. As a lawyer who has worked extensively with Jonathan on such leadership teams, as a result of his legal background and otherwise, Jonathan’s innate abilities as a strategic thinker and communicator are underpinned by a firm understanding and appreciation of legal issues and their interplay with matters of corporate reputation, enabling Jonathan to navigate and seek to synthesise these two overlapping but often different areas of consideration. This is a rare quality and from my perspective, an extremely useful attribute in our work together."

    Matt Sherman former General Counsel ALVANCE Aluminium

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