Simone Jones

About Simone Jones

I’m a global changemaker with 15+ years of experience driving growth and impact through strategic partnerships, fundraising, and purpose-driven leadership.As Director of Global Corporate Partnerships at Mercy Ships, I lead international corporate development across our global offices, building alliances that unite corporate innovation with humanitarian mission to deliver free surgeries and medical training across Africa.I founded the Global Changemakers Forum, bringing together corporate leaders and philanthropists to advance purpose-driven collaboration. I also oversee a global team, manage key Fortune 500 relationships, and create engagement strategies that transform generosity into lasting change.Previously, I’ve led partnership and sponsorship initiatives with organizations like the Wounded Warrior Project, blending CSR strategy, cause marketing, and authentic relationship building to achieve measurable results.A connector, storyteller, and lifelong learner, I believe the most meaningful impact happens when mission meets momentum—when business and compassion work hand in hand to change the world.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Global Corporate Partnerships

   Mercy Ships

   Jan 2022 — Present

   Driving global collaboration between Mercy Ships and the corporate sector to bring hope and healing through purpose-driven partnerships- Strategic Leadership: Designs and implements global corporate partnership strategy, aligning international National Offices and business units under one shared vision for growth- Partnership Development: Lead all corporate engagement strategies — from new business acquisition and negotiations to multi-partner consortiums and global collaborations- Team Building: Works collaboratively with Mercy Ships Corporate Fundraisers across the globe to share best practices- Relationship Management: Oversee a small portfolio of key multinational corporate partners, cultivating long-term relationships that drive shared impact- Brand & Marketing Collaboration: Partner closely with the Global Brand and Marketing teams to develop compelling assets, campaigns, videos, and social activations that showcase partner impact- Thought Leadership: Conceptualized and launched the first-ever Global Changemakers Forum—a global corporate leadership event (with its fourth edition hosted in London, 2025)- Storytelling & Stewardship: Lead the creation of quarterly global corporate newsletters and webinars, spotlighting innovation, impact, and best practices across Mercy Ships’ corporate network- Revenue & Reporting: Global revenue targets, forecasting, and impact reporting to ensure transparency and growth across global fundraising markets- Continuous Learning: Monitor global corporate philanthropy and ESG trends to ensure Mercy Ships remains a thought leader and trusted partner in purpose-driven business.

Education

• Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho

  Art Education

  1996 — 1999

• Brandman University

  Bachelor's degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2015 — 2019

Skills

• Museum Education
• Operations Management
• Budgets
• Visual Arts
• Business
• Social Media
• Public Speaking
• Budgeting
• Translation
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Event Planning
• Strategic Partnerships
• Hospitality Management
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service
• Management
• Budget Reconciliation
• Sales
• Nonprofits
• Conservation Issues
• Project Management
• Interpretive Planning
• Raiser's Edge
• Event Management
• Sales Force
• Museums
• Training
• Volunteer Management