Mr. Jay H. Janzen is a strategic communications professional with over three decades of multinational and military experience. He is currently the Director of J10 (Strategic Communications) at SHAPE, and his focus is on enhancing NATO's strategies, systems, capabilities, and expertise to contest for cognitive advantage. Prior to his current role with NATO, Jay was a Brigadier-General in the Canadian Armed Forces, where he led efforts to enhance strategic communication and military public affairs capabilities. Earlier in his career, he deployed to Bosnia and twice to Afghanistan, where he was involved in communications efforts. Previous notable positions include the director of Public Affairs for the Canadian Army, the Chief of Media Operations at SHAPE, and the Director General StratCom for the Canadian Armed Forces.

He is a graduate of Royal Roads Military College, NATO Defence College, and the Canadian National Security Program.

He was awarded the NATO Meritorious Service Medal and the French National Defense Medal and was appointed as an Officer in the Canadian Order of Military Merit.