Jon Harding

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DISC Type : Ds

CIO Executive Advisor at Jon Harding and Associates LLC

Princeton Junction, New Jersey, United States

Overview

Jon Harding is a Global Chief Information Officer and AI Strategist, currently serving as a CIO Executive Advisor. With a background leading major transformations at Conair and Kelloggs, he specializes in advancing business objectives through technology in the consumer products sector. He holds a Bachelor of Science with Special Honors from The University of Sheffield.

Jons leadership philosophy centers on combining humility with an achievement-oriented drive. He believes in showing respect for his teams while maintaining a sense of urgency and purpose to drive meaningful change, a theme he sees as critical in modern business.

He was named a visionary by Consumer Goods Technology magazine for an innovative marketing IT project that transformed consumer data insights.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Direct & Assertive

Early Adopter

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

AI in Consumer Goods
Advises global consumer products companies on enterprise AI strategy and frequently speaks on empowering teams with AI for excellence.
Digital Transformation
Recognized on the #BT150 list for disruptive innovation, he has a long history of leading large-scale business process and system changes.
Data & Analytics
Focuses on creating enterprise data strategies to foster data-driven cultures and has moderated discussions at analytics-focused conferences.

Media Appearances

Jon Harding - Conair LLC - Speaker Details: Analytics Unite 2025. Featured in Analytics Unite

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Work History

1-2025
CIO Executive Advisor at Jon Harding and Associates LLC
5-2021 - 1-2025
Senior Vice President, Global Chief Information Officer at Conair LLC
1-2004 - 4-2021
Global CIO at Conair LLC
6-2001 - 12-2003
Divisional CIO/IT Director - Snacks Division - USA at Kellogg's
1999 - 5-2001
Director, Europe Enterprise Business Applications at Kellogg's

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Special Honors from The University of Sheffield

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Insights For Selling To Jon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jon is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jon

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jon move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Jon take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Jon

Personality Compatibility


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