Jonathan Sabarre

Jonathan is a senior higher education marketing and reputation leader with extensive experience helping institutions translate insight into action. His background spans strategy, analytics, global reputation, marketing and communications, and institutional governance, with a strong track record of leading transformation and delivering impact in complex university environments.

Previously Director of Marketing and Communications at Newcastle University, Jonathan led major initiatives across brand, student recruitment, digital engagement, and strategic communications. He also served as Chair of the Russell Group Marketing and Student Recruitment Forum from 2023 to 2025 and is a member of the CASE Global Thought Leadership Committee.

At QS, Jonathan brings a data-informed and strategic approach to supporting institutions in strengthening reputation, interpreting performance, and implementing insights in ways that drive meaningful change.

Jonathan is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (FCIM), holds an MBA in Big Data Analytics, and is currently in the final year of a PhD in Health Informatics at the University of Portsmouth.