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The words 'JUMPSUIT' in large, outlined black letters on a white background.

Strategic communications for the moments that matter

NEW YORK    —    TORONTO    —    LONDON    —   HONG KONG    —    MELBOURNE

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  • Dentsu. Jumpsuit Global.
  • Afiniti. Jumpsuit Global. Natalie Cerny, CCO.
  • The Riverside Australia Fund
  • Brown's Family Wine Group
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OUR SERVICES ↴

Reputation moves fast. So do we.
Jumpsuit partners with leaders navigating complexity, scrutiny or change. We deliver calm, clear communications at speed.

  • Helping leaders shape the stories they tell - internally, externally, and everywhere that counts.

  • Supporting fast, effective responses and recovery. Identifying and extinguishing issues before they escalate.

  • Managing how your story is seen, searched, and surfaced so your reputation stays consistent, credible, and discoverable.

  • Working closely with key media around the world to land stories that matter. Strategic, responsive and grounded in trusted relationships.

  • Preparing leaders and boards to handle interviews, issues, and high-pressure moments with confidence and discipline.

  • Trusted by CEOs and boards during change, scrutiny or transition.

  • Legal disputes attract attention, often before facts are clear. Media strategy designed to protect reputation before assumptions take hold.

LET'S TALK

Our name reflects how we work.

Hands-on.
sleeves rolled up.
Quick to action.

YOUR TEAM ↴

Natalie Cerny, CEO of Jumpsuit Global. New York, Melbourne, London. Crisis Communications.

  • The Strategist & Navigator

    Natalie is a trusted advisor to CEOs, boards, and founders navigating change, scrutiny, and high-visibility moments. Known for her sharp judgment and calm execution, she brings clarity and precision when the pressure is on.

    With more than 25 years of global communications leadership, she specializes in corporate and media strategy, IPO readiness, reputation defense, and stakeholder trust-building. Her approach focuses on unifying teams around a clear narrative and delivering communication that supports both culture and external strategy.

    Her experience spans senior roles in tech, media, AI, and sport, at The Wall Street Journal, REA Group, Australian Grand Prix Corporation, and Afiniti.

    ‍In partnership with Derek, she ensures strategic focus is matched with agile execution, helping leaders act with speed and cohesion.

    ‍Natalie’s Expertise

    • High-stakes comms strategy

    • Stakeholder trust & alignment

    • IPO readiness & founder positioning

    • Reputation triage & board engagement

Natalie is a globally experienced communications executive with 20+ years leading brand, reputation and transformation efforts across industries including tech, media, AI, and sport.

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Derek Sturdivant, COO of Jumpsuit Global. New York, Melbourne, Los Angeles. Communications.

  • The Builder & Operator

    Derek is a senior strategic communicator who transforms complex goals into clear plans, scalable systems, and story-led execution. With a rare blend of creative instincts and operational discipline, he builds communications that align with business strategy.

    He works closely with CMOs, agencies, and leadership teams to bring structure, process, and narrative discipline to high-growth or high-pressure environments. From digital reputation to complex business initiatives, Derek ensures no detail goes unnoticed.

    His experience spans finance, tech, media, and startups, with leadership roles at Goldman Sachs, Dow Jones, and Afiniti.

    ‍Together with Natalie, he enables leadership teams to turn narrative into action swiftly, consistently, and at scale.

    ‍Derek’s Expertise

    • Narrative & Strategy operationalization

    • Cross-functional execution

    • Communications infrastructure & systems

    • Creative development & brand expression

Derek is a strategic communicator with a creative edge, specializing in aligning communications with strategy and leading complex initiatives across finance, tech, media, and startups.

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We work with companies
and individuals navigating complexity or ready to share compelling stories with the world.

  • Public companies under pressure

  • Leaders in new roles

  • Comms teams in flux

  • Disrupters who want to shake things up

  • startups ready for their next phase

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We are our clients'
eyes and ears —
in their corner,
24/7.

Our years of experience give us an instinctive sense of reputational risks and opportunities. This expertise makes us as proactive as we are practical.

What people say ↴

  • Jim Kennedy Chief Communications Officer, News Corp

    Jim Kennedy | Former Chief Communications Officer, News Corp

    “Natalie had superb judgment about the media environments we were dealing with as well as the corporate imperatives involved. She was well versed in all things digital, especially as it related to reputational issues and complex social media environments.”

  • Judith Akinosho Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, AI/ Technology company

    Judith Akinosho | Former Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, AI/Tech company

    “Their ability to scan the horizon, anticipate risk, and respond, rather than merely reacting, was invaluable. They bring clarity, composure, and strategic insight to every challenge, always grounded in integrity.”

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    Ed McManus | Senior Operating Partner, The Riverside Company

    “Working with Jumpsuit is like switching on a power source. They bring structure, focus and strategic force at the moment you need it most.

    In private equity, time and credibility matter. Jumpsuit gets that. They cut through complexity and concentrate on what’s essential.”

  • Andrew Bailey COO, ZeroToOne.AI

    Andrew Bailey | COO, ZeroToOne.AI

    "Their storytelling ability is unmatched — sharp, emotionally intelligent, and always aligned with broader business goals. The Jumpsuit team operates with a truly global mindset and effortlessly builds trust and cohesion across regions, teams, and time zones. They’re the people you want in the room when the stakes are high and the path forward isn’t yet clear.“

  • Tracey Fellows Former CEO, REA Group

    Tracey Fellows | Former CEO, REA Group

    “Natalie was a trusted partner during a critical time of growth and change at REA. She was calm, clear, and completely unflappable, even in high-stakes situations. She could read a room and pick up signals that others sometimes missed.”

  • Nigel Dalton Technology Leader

    Nigel Dalton | Technology Leader

    “Natalie is capable of amplifying the good luck of your circumstances into 10x the outcome.

    I have worked alongside Natalie in high-stakes corporate Australia, and also seen her work her leadership magic and genius in situations most people might prefer not to be part of.“

  • Teresa North Co-founder, Broom & Moon (Former Internal Comms Director, Dow Jones, Microsoft, UBS)

    Teresa North | Co-founder, Broom & Moon

    "If you want a team who’s on your side, unflappable in a crisis, works tirelessly, and who you feel confident and comfortable sharing your most sensitive and complex situation with, then hire Jumpsuit.”

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Let’s talk ↴

Every important business moment is a chance to build trust. Whether you're preparing for growth, navigating a transition or facing a reputation challenge, tell us what's ahead and we'll help you shape the story around it.