Biography

Jon Relvas leads an enterprisewide, integrated approach to key partnerships for the university. Working alongside university colleagues and industry executives, his team crafts mutually beneficial partnerships for partners in identifying and recruiting new talent, designing workforce development programs, and collaborations around research and innovation.

Jon comes to Northeastern from Arizona State University where he served as Director of Business Development, successfully leading the university’s Corporate Engagement and Strategic Partnership team and growing revenue and client base. Jon’s prior experience includes more than two decades working in domestic and international strategic business development across many industries including technology, software, professional services, higher education and non-profit institutions. He has a proven track record of creating signature partnerships, driving revenue growth, building partnership-focused teams, and exceeding customer expectations.

An Arizona native, Jon served on the Board of Directors for the nonprofit, Upward for Children and Families, an organization helping children with special needs achieve their highest potential. Jon holds a bachelor’s degree and MBA from Arizona State University.