Birthplace
Detroit, Michigan
Education
Xavier University, B.A., Communication Arts 1997
Joined P&G
June, 1997
Damon D. Jones
Chief Communications Officer
Damon Jones is P&G’s Chief Communications Officer.
In this role, Damon leads the Global Communications function’s efforts to advance P&G’s growth strategy, while building and protecting the image and reputation of one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies and its portfolio of industry-leading brands. Spanning more than 170 countries, this work includes brand and corporate communications, digital and social media, influencer and stakeholder engagement, issues advocacy and crisis management.
A trusted advisor to the C-suite, Damon has a proven track record of leveraging reputation and relationships to drive brand and business success across the world. During his nearly 30-year career with P&G, he has had responsibility for a diverse set of geographic, organizational and product portfolios – with assignments in Cincinnati, Boston, Geneva, London and Singapore – leading local, regional and global businesses and operations.
Damon has been recognized within the consumer goods industry and beyond for his leadership in developing and nurturing creative, advocacy-based campaigns inspired by deep human and cultural insights that position P&G’s brands to authentically win with consumers and communities around the world. These programs have been broadly positively acknowledged for their creativity, inspiration and impact – including multiple Silver Anvils, Cannes Lions and Primetime Commercial Emmy awards and nominations.
Following his passion for civic and community engagement, Jones took a leave of absence to serve as the Communications Director for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. He remains active as a Board member and strategic advisor to numerous professional, cultural and advocacy organizations.
Birthplace
Detroit, Michigan
Education
Xavier University, B.A., Communication Arts 1997
Date Joined P&G
June, 1997
| Year | Positions Held |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Chief Communications Officer |
| 2018 | Vice President, Global Communications & Advocacy |
| 2015 | Director, Global Company Communications |
| 2012 | Director, Communications – Asia Pacific |
| 2009 | Director, Communications – Global Grooming |
| 2007 | Associate Director, External Relations Leader – UK & Ireland |
| 2005 | Associate Director, External Relations – Western Europe |
| 2003 | Senior Manager, External Relations – Global Business Services and Information Technology |
| 2002 | Senior Manager, Corporate External Relations |
| 2000 | Senior Manager, External Relations – Customer & Multicultural Marketing, North America |
| 1998 | Manager, Communications – Fabric and Home Care, and New Business Development |
| 1997 | Associate Manager, Communications – Fabric and Home Care |
Affiliations, Activities and Recognition
- Director, Mobile Infrastructure Corporation
- Director, The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority
- Trustee, Xavier University
- Trustee, Arthur W. Page Society
- Director, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
- (Former) Member, Cincinnati Human Services Advisory Commission
- PRWeek Power List 2020 – #1 Ranking