Johnny Kay

Name: Johnny Kay

Company: VERSUS

Job Title: Chief Commercial Officer

Johnny Kay is the Chief Commercial Officer of VERSUS, a media brand and fan community championing the future of football and its impact on culture and society, having been at the title since 2019. Kay previously worked at The Guardian, Boiler Room, and managed Mercury Prize and MOBO Award nominated musician, Novelist, between 2021 and 2023. He now co-manages West London musician, Bawo.

Question 1: Who would you say is someone pivotal to your journey so far?

My brother, Nathan Kay, who is my greatest source of inspiration

Question 2: Who would be your ideal mentor, and why?

The late, great Virgil Abloh who proved you really don’t have to pick

Question 3: What advice would you give the next Trailblazer looking to break into your field?

Find your uniqueness. That is your superpower.

Question 4: Who would you like to spotlight as your Trailblazer?

Poet, for essentially birthing the UK creator scene and always acting a vessel for other’s success