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Jon Egan

Associate

Jon Egan is an experienced policy and communication strategist. With over 20 years working for politicians in Westminster and Europe, He was also formerly a campaign strategist for the Labour Party helping to deliver its key seat strategy for the successful 1997 General Election campaign. He was also creative lead for Liverpool’s successful bid to become European Capital of Culture 2008. More recently Jon has also worked as a consultant helping businesses, public bodies, cities, regions and think tanks develop successful  positioning and influencing strategies.

Jon has an acknowledged expertise in  developing place branding and positioning strategies working with local and regional authorities across England and Wales. In May 2017 he was appointed by Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram to  deliver a communication and positioning strategy for the Liverpool City Region and helped frame a series of transformational economic regeneration ambitions including the City Region’s digital and renewable energy strategies. Jon was  an advisory group member of the University of Liverpool-based think tank, The Heseltine Institute.

 

 

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