Jon Riley

Leadership and Organisational Development Specialist

Jon Riley is a leadership development specialist, systemic coach. With over 25 years’ experience, Jon has partnered with global organisations such as Swiss Re, Siemens, Sony, Baloise, Pfizer, and Subsea 7 to deliver programmes that strengthen leadership capability, build inclusive cultures, and enable transformation at scale.

Jon is known for creating safe, engaging environments where leaders and teams can explore complex challenges and translate them into clear, actionable steps. He designs and facilitates leadership journeys, large-scale dialogues, and strategic interventions that help organisations navigate change, align behaviour with strategy, and embed values-driven, high-performance cultures.

Some recent client engagements have included supporting Swiss Re to develop leadership and culture across multiple business units worldwide, helping Siemens fast-track high-potential talent into leadership roles, and designing virtual leadership programmes for Baloise that combined innovative facilitation with global reach. These experiences reflect Jon’s ability to work across diverse industries and geographies, adapting quickly to organisational context while keeping outcomes front and centre.

While his background in storytelling and creative design informs the way he engages participants, Jon’s focus is firmly on enabling mindset shifts, deepening resilience, and embedding cultural change that lasts. He brings an entrepreneurial perspective, honed through founding and growing two consultancies, alongside a track record of delivering pragmatic solutions that balance strategic ambition with human reality.

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Organisational Culture Development – Partnering with leaders to align behaviour with strategy and embed values-driven, high-performance cultures.
• Executive Coaching & Development – Supporting leaders through transitions and growth, using psychometrics and systemic insight to expand leadership impact.
• Large-Scale Facilitation & Strategic Dialogue – Designing and leading transformational group processes that unlock collective intelligence and shared ownership.
• Inclusive Culture & Engagement – Creating psychologically safe spaces where diverse voices are heard, valued, and connected.
• Change & Transformation Expertise – Enabling leaders and teams to navigate complexity, build resilience, and accelerate organisational change.

Jon now brings his systemic expertise and entrepreneurial mindset into purpose-led organisations, helping shape culture, develop leadership capability, and deliver long-term transformation.