Jo Vaughton

Jo Vaughton has extensive experience in brand marketing and communications. Jo currently holds the position of Marketing Director at PizzaExpress, where they lead the brand, PR, and social teams. Prior to this, they worked as a Brand Marketing and Communications Consultant at Brand Jove, supporting in house and agency teams to develop brand strategies. Jo has also held positions such as Head of Brand Marketing at Mollie, Director of Brand Marketing and PR EMEA at Celebrity Cruises, and Head of PR & Social UK&I at Royal Caribbean International. Earlier in their career, Jo held roles at InterContinental Hotels Group, MHP Communications, Frank PR, The Red Consultancy, and Clarion Communications, gaining valuable experience in external brand communications, client management, team development, and new business pitches.

Jo Vaughton completed a BA Hons degree in French Studies at the University of Warwick from 1994 to 1998. Prior to that, they attended Parkstone Grammar School from 1992 to 1994 and Wentworth Milton Mount from 1987 to 1992. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained the ESG for Directors - Distinction from The Corporate Governance Institute in 2023.