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Jon Ling
Director of Production Safety (EMEA) at Sony Pictures Entertainment
Jon Ling is a Chartered member of IOSH with 24 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Wellbeing, with expertise in enforcement, advisory, and management roles across public and private sectors.
He holds qualifications as a Qualified Environmental Health Officer registered with EHORB and CIEH, as well as being a fully qualified JIB Electrician with 17th Edition and BS7909 qualifications.
Jon is a professional lead in strategic Health, Safety, and Wellbeing initiatives, specializing in consultancy work, project management, FM, and property acquisition in the UK and internationally. His experience spans auditing and consulting in various sectors.
With a background in safety media, Jon has contributed to BBC productions across multiple platforms including TV, radio, and online. He also has experience in journalism and managing safety at high-profile live events in different industries such as transport, retail, education, and security.
Jon Ling excels in communication at all levels, delivering presentations, training sessions, and speaking engagements at conferences.
Education-wise, he studied Electrical at Suffolk College, Management Studies at Birkbeck - University of London, Integrated SHE Management at The Open University, and Environmental Health at the University of the West of England.
Jon has held significant roles in various organizations, including Director of Production Safety (EMEA) at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Head of Health Safety Wellbeing and Safeguarding at Cancer Research UK (CRUK), Senior Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Manager at BBC, Safety Consultant at Suffolk County Council, and Environmental Health Officer at Tendring District Council.