Jonathan Adashek

Jonathan Adashek

Senior Vice President and Chief Global Affairs Officer

IBM•New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

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Experience27+ Years

Executive Overview

Leads IBM’s efforts to advance its technology and responsible business priorities in areas including AI, open source, digital sovereignty, infrastructure and quantum, while strengthening trust, advocacy and engagement among external stakeholders. He oversees a global organization spanning brand and communications, public affairs, business development, corporate social responsibility, and IBM’s portfolio of sports and entertainment partnerships. Jonathan joined IBM in 2020 as Chief Communications Officer and was appointed head of Marketing in 2022, bringing the two disciplines together under a unified strategy and brand platform. He led the transformation of marketing into a more modern, AI-enabled organization, placing clients at the center of its approach. In 2025, he spearheaded IBM’s Let’s Create Smarter Business campaign, building on Let’s Create to deliver a more cohesive and integrated expression of the IBM brand worldwide.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Jun 2026–Present· 4 mos
    • Executive Marketing CouncilCurrent
      Jun 2026–Present
  • Ad CouncilCurrent
    Apr 2022–Present· 4 yrs 6 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Apr 2022–Present
  • IBMCurrent
    2020–Present· 6 yrs 9 mos
    • SVP, Marketing and CommunicationsCurrent
      2022–Present
    • Chief Communications Officer
      2020–2022
  • Feb 2018–2020· 1 yr 11 mos
    • Alliance Global Vice President, Communications
      Feb 2018–2020
  • Sep 2015–2020· 4 yrs 4 mos
    • Chief Communications Officer
      Sep 2015–2020
  • 2012–Sep 2015· 3 yrs 8 mos
    • General Manager, Strategy and Communications, SMSG
      2012–Sep 2015
  • Aug 2005–2012· 6 yrs 5 mos
    • Executive Vice President - Global Client Relationship Manager
      Aug 2005–2012
  • 2002–2004· 2 yrs
    • Director of National Delegate Strategy
      2002–2004
  • 2001–2001· 0 mos
    • Manager, Communications
      2001–2001
  • 1999–2000· 1 yr
    • Advisor
      1999–2000

Education

B.A.

Political Science

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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