Jonathan was born in Surrey but spent most of his childhood in Essex. He took
a degree in Philosophy at the University of Sussex and then spent the next few
years teaching English in various countries including Spain and Germany. He
eventually settled in Barcelona and became Director of the International House
school in Terrassa. Two years later he was appointed Marketing Director for
the International House Eastern Spain Group of schools then in 1994 he became
Director General of International House Barcelona. He is currently Chief Executive
of Net Languages and Chief Executive of the IH Eastern Spain Group. He plays
double bass in his spare time.