Denison

Jonathan
Denison

CHIEF PRODUCTION OFFICER

As Chief Production Officer at OBE, Jonathan Denison leads the agency’s production organization, overseeing a team of 30+ full-time producers and helping shape the capabilities, culture, and future of the department. His leadership philosophy is simple: maximize the potential, experience, knowledge, and know-how of every producer, then remove any obstacles standing in their way—including himself.

With more than 30 years of experience spanning experiential marketing, live events, and television production, Denison brings a deep understanding of what it takes to turn ambitious ideas into reality. Throughout his career, he has helped guide experiences around the world, engaging audiences ranging from intimate gatherings to crowds exceeding 65,000 attendees.

Today, Denison provides executive leadership across OBE’s production portfolio, supporting teams that deliver experiences for brands including Nike, the NFL, JPMorganChase, Meta, OpenAI, Sephora, Starbucks, and many others. His focus is less on taking credit for the work and more on developing the people and systems that make it possible.

Passionate about identifying, developing, and mentoring talent, Denison is committed to building an environment where producers can do their best work and continue to grow their careers. He believes every project—regardless of scale, complexity, or visibility—presents its own unique challenges and opportunities, and takes pride in the way OBE teams consistently rise to meet them.

Known for his steady leadership, collaborative approach, and unwavering support of his team, Denison views success as a collective achievement. While he has played a role in countless award-winning programs throughout his career, he is far more likely to celebrate the accomplishments of his colleagues than his own. Outside of work, he is most proud of his family and cherishes time spent with his wife and three children.