Jon Date

Jon is a seasoned campaigner, communications strategist and lobbyist. He has helped change laws, contributed to international agreements, influenced some of the world's largest companies and secured coverage on the front-page of leading newspapers. Jon oversees di:ga’s advocacy and campaigns work, as well as its finances and operations.

Before joining di:ga in 2020, Jon was Head of Government Relations at Oxfam GB. He was responsible for Oxfam’s engagement with the UK government and parliament, as well as advising colleagues on campaign strategy and theory of change. In this role he oversaw Oxfam’s award-winning political campaigning on the conflict in Yemen, and helped to begin rebuilding trust in Oxfam following the organisation’s safeguarding failures.

Before that, Jon worked on a range of successful campaigns, public affairs, and media strategies in roles at ActionAid UK, the International Longevity Centre, Which?, and PR agency Blue Rubicon (now Teneo). He has a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford and enjoys walking and travelling.