About Jonny Bann
Discover the vision and expertise behind Jonny Bann Consultancy. Learn about my journey, what drives my passion for supporting businesses, can help you and how I achieve sustainable growth and strategic positioning.
My journey and what drives me
I have carved out a career with over a decade of senior leadership experience covering many industries and having a lot of fun along the way. These included major theme park attractions, a multi site PLC with hotels & restaurants, manor estates hosting weddings & corporate events and an impact focused members club.
I am an empathetic, director-level leader, comfortable working in both founder-led start-ups and large scale corporations at board level.
Achieving significant success across the hospitality sector, I am passionate about applying those learnings to support your business venture, whether it is in its early stage start up or well established one that has got stuck.
My background has equipped me with a deep understanding of commercial dynamics and a commitment to helping purpose-driven businesses thrive. I believe in fostering growth that aligns with your core values and contributes positively to the wider community. This commitment to both commercial success and meaningful impact is at the heart of everything I do.
I am proud of the awards and success of all the business I have had the pleasure to work alongside over the years.
"He has an ability to step back, see the bigger picture and spot opportunities or blind spots that I would probably miss running a more hands-on, independent business."
Ben Nelson, Founder of Connect Fitness
A unique approach to growth
My approach combines commercial strategy, relationship-led growth, and hands-on operational experience. Rather than offering generic consulting frameworks, I work closely with businesses to identify opportunities that are commercially effective, strategically aligned, and built for long-term value. Allowing the teams to take those learnings and use them everyday.
Having worked across members' clubs, hospitality, sustainability, and purpose-driven businesses, I understand how growth today is driven not just by sales, but by positioning, partnerships, community, and trust. I focus on helping businesses build meaningful ecosystems around their brand that create stronger networks, better opportunities, and more resilient growth.
What makes my approach different is the balance between commercial performance and purpose-led thinking. I help businesses grow in a way that strengthens both revenue and long-term brand value, without losing authenticity or strategic focus.
Who I love to work with
I particularly enjoy working with ambitious founders, leadership teams, sustainability-focused businesses, members' clubs, and purpose-driven organisations that are looking to grow with clarity and a long-term vision.