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Freya WordsworthunlockedIan: together at Ascension (2023–2026)
Ian: together at Ascension
Ian: together at Guardian News & Media
Ian: together at Turner Broadcasting
About
Ian McClelland, a BAFTA-winning media and tech CEO, led AI-enhanced learning transformations at academy+ and combines exit experience with operating expertise in creative production, digital learning and AI transformation.
Invests in
Deep TechE-commerceFintechFuture of WorkHardwareHealthtech
Experience
- academy+Chief Executive Officercurrent2021 — presentUnited Kingdom
- The Ramp Partnership LtdFounder & Directorcurrent2020 — presentGreater London
- AscensionVenture Partnercurrent2018 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- DSTF Investments Pty LtdTrusteecurrent2014 — presentSydney, Australia
- CavalryInvestor, NED & Chairman2019 — 2022Greater London
- Guardian News & MediaManaging Director Corporate Development2017 — 2020Greater London
- Guardian News & MediaCEO, Guardian Australia2013 — 2018Sydney, Australia
- SyrinscapeNED2017 — 2020
- ShorthandNED2017 — 2019
- BuzzdialInvestor & NED2014 — 2016Auckland
- FremantleMediaHead of Strategy & Digital, Spring2012 — 2013Greater Sydney Area
- FremantleMediaConsultant2012 — 2013Sydney, Australia
- RTL GroupSenior Vice President New Media2011 — 2013
- RTL GroupHead of New Media2009 — 2011Luxembourg
- Turner BroadcastingDirector, Digital Development Group2000 — 2008London Area, United Kingdom
- Audiomule LtdFounder & Director2003 — 2006London Area, United Kingdom
- Flextech TelevisionOnline Producer1998 — 2000London, United Kingdom
- Electronic ArtsCopywriter1997 — 1998Langley, UK
- Wax New MediaCo-Founder & Creative Director1996 — 1997London Area, United Kingdom
Skills & more
Business Formation1Board of Directors1Product Development1Start-ups ManagementInternational BusinessP&L ManagementFundraisingMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Strategic Business AdviceDirector levelCorporate AdvisoryTelevision65
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EntertainmentNew MediaMusicDigital StrategyDigital MediaBroadcastMultimediaSocial MediaStrategyTeam LeadershipLeadershipContent Strategy- Aspire Accredited Expert — Aspire
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Colleagues at Ascension
Aleks Habdank
Venture Partner at Ascension
Alex Heerema
Investment Manager at Ascension
Antonin de Fougerolles
Venture Partner at Ascension
Barney Worfolk Smith
Venture Partner at Ascension
Ben Fletcher
Business Development Manager at Ascension
Bill Bousfield
Head of Distribution at Ascension
Chris Wheatcroft
Investor at Ascension
Craig Fletcher
Venture Partner at Ascension
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ian McClelland?
- Ian McClelland, a BAFTA-winning media and tech CEO, led AI-enhanced learning transformations at academy+ and combines exit experience with operating expertise in creative production, digital learning and AI transformation.
- Where does Ian McClelland work?
- Ian McClelland is Venture Partner at Ascension.
- What does Ian McClelland invest in?
- Ian McClelland invests in Deep Tech, E-commerce, Fintech, Future of Work, Hardware, Healthtech.
- Where did Ian McClelland go to school?
- Ian McClelland studied at Australian Institute of Company Directors (Graduate); University of Liverpool (BA(Hons), English Literature & Philosophy); Charlton.
Same school
Also attended Australian Institute of Company Directors199
John DysonInvestment Principal at Starfish VenturesHelen SounessVenture Partner at RampersandOliver RyanFinance and Operations at Skip CapitalTim HeasleyPartner at ArtesianKirsten BernhardtPrincipal at ArtesianJordan JeffreyPrincipal at Artesian
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Also attended University of Liverpool85
Anmol GoelVenture Partner at Arya Ventures Vc, LlcAlexander StevensVenture Partner at Planet A VenturesMichael O'ConnorCFO, Partner at FunFair VenturesAlex DaviesInvestment Funds Analyst at RIT Capital PartnersAndrew CarpenterGeneral Counsel at Future Planet CapitalEsther MuschampHuman Resources Business Partner at Illuminate Financial
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Shared employers
Also worked at Guardian News & Media14
Alan HudsonInvestor at Mercuri.vcJeffrey DelfinEvents at Gold House VenturesJonathan VinerExpert advisor at VÅR VenturesDaphne KisDirector, WorldQuant University at Mindshift CapitalKieran HillVenture Partner at AscensionSouvidCreative Director (UK) at Fifty Years
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Also worked at Turner Broadcasting21
Saydeah HowardCo-founder & Managing Partner at Cherryrock CapitalRicky JoshiAdvisor at Springdale VenturesCalvin WilsonProduct Designer at Struck CapitalManny AyalaChief People & Transformation Officer at Endeavor CatalystDoug ShapiroInvestor at TIRTA VenturesAmy DaiSenior Associate at Fontinalis Partners
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Also worked at Flextech Television2
Also worked at Electronic Arts135
Rajat TanejaInvestor at Foundation CapitalRobert TomkinsonSelf at Mucker CapitalBrian OsimiriInvestor at CapitalGGustav RydstedtAdvisor, Infrastructure Software at Verissimo VenturesShanti BergelManaging Director at TRANSCENDAndrew SheppardManaging Director at TRANSCEND
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