Stephen Jones

Steve is an experienced marketing and commercial leader with a strong track record in global brand management, international marketing, and business development. As the International Marketing & USA Business Lead at Taylors of Harrogate, he heads up the International Brand Team, overseeing the international representation of both the Taylors of Harrogate Speciality Tea brand and Yorkshire Tea across 50 markets worldwide. Additionally, he leads the company’s USA commercial business. 

Steve holds a BA in Business Studies from the University of Sheffield and has had a career spanning a variety of marketing, brand management, and commercial roles at leading global companies, including Mars, Coca-Cola, Barclays, and AB World Foods. Since joining Taylors of Harrogate in 2016, Steve has been instrumental in driving the company’s international growth. He also holds a professional coaching qualification and cites being a 1:1 Developer, within the Taylors business, as one of the most rewarding aspects of his work. 

Steve is passionate about marketing that’s based on human insight and makes a genuine emotional connection – but then crucially, also makes a real commercial impact.