Jonathan Chew

Jon is the Global Head of Insights and Analytics at Navitas, a leading education provider with over 90 colleges and campuses across 20 countries. Prior to this, he spent over ten years in consulting across the higher education, vocational education and the public sectors, most recently as Principal at the management consulting firm, Nous Group. He spent the early part of his career at the Department of Premier and Cabinet in Victoria, with two secondments to the Garnaut Climate Change Review.

Jon brings in-depth expertise on strategy, education management, data analytics, and global trends in education. He is passionate about the transformative power of education and cross-cultural experiences.

Jon is a parent at Somerville House (from 2024) and Brisbane Boys’ College.

Key current and previous appointments, awards and qualifications include: 

• Board Member – International Education Association of Australia
• Member – Somerville House School Advisory Council
• Research Committee Member and Chair of the Data Group – International Education Association of Australia
• Executive Committee Member – BBC Parents’ and Friends’ Association
• Member – Navitas ESG Steering Committee
• 2022 IEAA Excellence Award for Professional Commentary
• Fellow – International Education Association of Australia
• Former Board Member – Conservation Volunteers Australia
• Former Board Member – WetlandCare Austral