Jason Hanley

Jason Hanley is a senior partnership professional with over 15 years of experience in strategic partnerships and business development, primarily in the technology and publishing sectors.

Professional Background

Career at Google: Jason worked at Google for approximately 10 years in various strategic partnership roles:

• Head of Strategic Partner Management, EMEA (September 2016 - October 2021)

  • Negotiated product partnerships throughout the EMEA region
  • Strengthened existing partnerships and identified new opportunities
  • Worked with products including Google Maps, Google Search, Google Assistant, and Publishing
  • Assembled a team of senior managers to forge partnerships across sectors like health, broadcast/media, transport, and sport1

• Head of Strategic Partnerships (November 2011 - September 2016)

  • Focused on growing Google Play Books partnerships in EMEA
  • Built a pan-European team of strategic partner managers
  • Supported product teams in developing new functionalities1

• Strategic Partner Development Manager (April 2006 - November 2011)

  • Brokered content licensing deals for Google eBooks in the UK market1

Prior Experience

Before Google, Jason worked at Elsevier in various roles:

• e-Publishing Business Development Executive (2002 - January 2006)
• Content Development and Operations Manager (2000 - 2002)
• Editorial Assistant (1999 - 2000)

Professional Strengths

Jason is known for:

• Navigating complex partner ecosystems
• Executive-level communications
• Tactical negotiation skills
• Identifying and vetting new partnership opportunities
• Creating mutually beneficial relationships
• Team leadership and motivation1

Currently, he serves as the Director of Maps Sourcing Partnerships at TomTom, continuing his work in strategic partnerships.