Ian Ashken
Founder at API GROUP CORPORATION
Net worth: 302 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Ian Guy Handley Ashken is the founder of Admiral Acquisition Ltd.
(founded in 2022), Jarden Corp.
(founded in 1993), and APi Group Corp.
(founded in 2017).
He held the title of Vice Chairman & President at Jarden Corp.
from 2014 to 2016.
Currently, Mr. Ashken holds the position of Independent Director at Element Solutions, Inc. (since 2013) and Independent Non-Executive Director at Nomad Foods Ltd.
(since 2016).
In the past, he served as Vice Chairman & Chief Financial Officer at Excelitas Technologies Sensors, Inc. from 1996 to 1998, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) from 1992 to 2000, Benson Eyecare Corp.
from 1992 to 2000, and Bolle, Inc. from 1992 to 2000.
He also worked as a Director at Newell Brands, Inc. from 2016 to 2018 and as a Director at GLG Partners, Inc. from 2007 to 2010.
Mr. Ashken's education includes an undergraduate degree from The University of Newcastle.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
API GROUP CORPORATION
2.38% | 2024-03-03 | 6,206,841 ( 2.38% ) | 244 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC
0.80% | 2023-06-05 | 1,938,634 ( 0.80% ) | 48 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
NOMAD FOODS LTD.
0.30% | 2024-02-22 | 490,389 ( 0.30% ) | 10 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Ian Ashken active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC | Director/Board Member | 2013-10-30 |
| NOMAD FOODS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2016-06-15 |
| API GROUP CORPORATION | Founder | 2016-12-31 |
Former positions of Ian Ashken
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ADMIRAL ACQUISITION LIMITED | Founder | 2022-12-15 |
| NEWELL BRANDS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-01-24 |
| JARDEN CORP | Founder | 2016-04-14 |
PGH (Cayman)
 PGH (Cayman) Life/Health InsuranceFinance PGH (Cayman) is a closed life and pension fund consolidator, which engages in management and acquisition of closed life and pension funds. Its activities include investment in and loans to and from its subsidiaries. The company was founded in 1857 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2013-05-01 |
GLG Partners, Inc.
 GLG Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance GLG Partners, Inc. provides asset management services. Its services include investment products and account management, managing global investment funds and accounts. The company was founded by Pierre Philippe Alexandre Lagrange in 1995 and is headquartered in Wantagh, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2010-10-13 |
Training of Ian Ashken
| The University of Newcastle | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 6 |
|---|---|
| NEWELL BRANDS INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC | Process Industries |
| LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Communications |
| NOMAD FOODS LIMITED | Consumer Non-Durables |
| API GROUP CORPORATION | Industrial Services |
| ADMIRAL ACQUISITION LIMITED | Finance |
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Jarden Corp.
 Jarden Corp. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Jarden Corp. manufactured and distributed home appliances, kitchen ware, food products and other consumer goods. The company was founded by Martin E. Franklin and Ian Guy Handley Ashken in April 1993 and was headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Consumer Durables |
Excelitas Technologies Sensors, Inc.
 Excelitas Technologies Sensors, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Excelitas Technologies Sensors, Inc. provided guided missile and space vehicle parts and equipment. The company was founded on August 25, 2008 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Producer Manufacturing |
Benson Eyecare Corp.
 Benson Eyecare Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Benson Eyecare, Corp. operates optical goods stores. It distributes eyecare products and services to drugstore chains, merchandisers, and supermarkets in the United States. The firm also operates ophthalmologist based dispensaries. The company is headquartered in Rye, NY. | Retail Trade |
Bolle, Inc.
 Bolle, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Bolle, Inc. manufactures and sells sunglasses. The company is headquartered in Rye, NY. | Electronic Technology |
The Yankee Candle Co., Inc.
 The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. manufactures and retails scented candles. Its products include candles, wax melts, candle accessories, flameless fragrance, car and small spaces, gifts and gift cards, personalized candles and fragrances. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in South Deerfield, MA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Phoenix Group Holdings LLC
 Phoenix Group Holdings LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Phoenix Group Holdings LLC develops and executes medical education strategies for pharmaceutical companies. The company was founded by Angela Fiordilino and Tracy Doyle in 2002 and is headquartered in New Providence, NJ. | Health Technology |
The United States Playing Card Co.
 The United States Playing Card Co. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services The United States Playing Card Co. manufactures and distributes playing cards. Its brands include the Aviator, Bee, Bicycle, Hoyle, and Maverick names. The company also markets poker chips and sets, puzzles, tins and card accessories. The company was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Erlanger, KY. | Distribution Services |
GLG Partners, Inc.
GLG Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance GLG Partners, Inc. provides asset management services. Its services include investment products and account management, managing global investment funds and accounts. The company was founded by Pierre Philippe Alexandre Lagrange in 1995 and is headquartered in Wantagh, NY. | Finance |
PGH (Cayman)
PGH (Cayman) Life/Health InsuranceFinance PGH (Cayman) is a closed life and pension fund consolidator, which engages in management and acquisition of closed life and pension funds. Its activities include investment in and loans to and from its subsidiaries. The company was founded in 1857 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
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