Jonathan Duff is a strategic thought-leadership consultant and executive writer, and founder of Propelling Pencil Communications.

With more than 25 years of international experience, he works with professional services firms, financial institutions, and industrial and public-sector organisations to develop clear, authoritative positions in complex and regulated markets.

His work centres on point-of-view articles, flagship reports, survey-based thought leadership and executive position papers. Clients include Deloitte, KPMG, BNP Paribas, Veolia, Dassault Systèmes and the UAE Prime Minister’s Office.

He has worked across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and North America, including extended periods based in the Middle East and Europe, bringing a nuanced understanding of how ideas travel across markets and cultures.

He works in English, French and Spanish.

Jonathan holds a degree in economics and English literature. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) and is based in London and Barcelona.

Alongside his advisory work, he leads architectural tours in cities such as Barcelona and Nice, exploring modern and rationalist design beyond the familiar landmarks.