Mr Jonathan Klein

Biography

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Jonathan read Law at Trinity Hall.  He is co-founder and former Chief Executive of Getty Images, the global visual content company he helped establish in 1995. He led the business for its first twenty years before becoming Chairman, helping to pioneer the modern visual content industry.

Alongside his work at Getty Images, Jonathan has built a distinguished career as an entrepreneur and investor, coach, adviser and board member with interests in both commerce and philanthropy.

His board membership of for-profit companies has included Etsy, Squarespace, Getty Images, Jumia, Helix Sleep, Bloom & Wild, Hambros Bank and Real Networks (in the early days of streaming). 

Alongside his business career, Jonathan has been engaged in philanthropy and public service with interests including global health, education, international press freedom, conservation, sport and the arts. He has held board positions with organisations including Grassroot Soccer, the USTA Foundation, Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (as chair), and the Global Business Coalition on Health. He also served for fourteen years as a Trustee of Groton School, later becoming President of its Board of Trustees.

A passionate advocate for independent journalism, Jonathan serves on the boards of ProPublica and the Committee to Protect Journalists. He has also played a significant role in the development of African conservation and eco-tourism through his involvement with Conservation Corporation Africa (now andBeyond), and has maintained a strong connection with the continent through both his charitable work and his chairmanship of Jumia.

Jonathan became an Honorary Fellow of Trinity Hall in 2026.