Jo Coughlin is an accomplished marketing leader with over 17 years of experience in commercial growth, business development, and strategic partnerships across publishing, entertainment, and subscription sectors. She is a founding member of the UK Partnership Panel, an impartial body of partnership experts that aims to promote Partnership Marketing's best practices across industries. Her key skills include executing strategies, managing sales and business development, building teams, and managing client relationships.

Jo is a top-performing graduate of the Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing at The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing, where she received the Top Student Award for having the highest marks in her cohort. Additionally, she is a proud alumnus of the University of Surrey, Roehampton, London, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Linguistics.

Jo's expertise and skills have enabled her to hold several notable executive positions in different organizations. She served as the Director of Business Development & Commercial Partnerships and Founder/Member at Uk Partnership Panel at The Telegraph. At News UK, she held various positions such as Director of Branded Business & Partnerships, Head of Branded Business & Partnerships, Head of Partnerships, The Times & The Sunday Times, and Promotions Manager (Brand Activation Manager), The Times & The Sunday Times. Also, at Mediator Communications Ltd and Universal Pictures, Jo served as Business Director, Account Director, and Promotions Manager, respectively.

Currently, Jo serves as the Co-Chair of Working Families Network - Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at The Telegraph. Her interests and skills include digital marketing, data-driven analytics, stakeholder management, deal structuring, and contract negotiation.

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