Jonathan
Merrell

Jonathan joined Fortum Partners with extensive experience as a Chief Technology Officer and a Chief Information Officer for mid-tier and enterprise-sized companies.  His ability to tackle complex projects and turnaround situations reflects his ingenuity and problem-solving skills.    Jonathan’s leadership profile is framed with strength in strategic planning, cloud services, digital transformation, and application development.  His ability to quickly assess and stabilize IT operations sets the stage for improved financial results and enterprise growth.  With a focus on collaboration, he builds long-lasting relationships with executive peers, product development teams, and vendors.  Jonathan has led IT organizations across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas.  He is committed to working with healthcare, technology, and environmental companies that make a positive impact on individual lives and communities.

As a CIO, Jonathan led key initiatives to prepare for rapid growth, integrate acquisitions, and consolidate legacy platforms.  He managed IT security and privacy teams responsible for industry certifications including PCI, HIPPA, SOX, CISSP, and GDPR.  His work also involved offshoring, ERP implementations, and cloud services. 

As a CTO, Jonathan deployed systems and applications to expand the product line, boost productivity, and lower operating costs.  He led strategic programs to launch dashboards which provide teams with actionable, real-time information for decision making.  His IT leadership is marked by disciplined financial management, a commitment to teamwork, and strong relationships with vendors.  Of note, Jonathan has launched a network operating center, security operating center, and help desk in Manila.