Benjamin Vedrenne-Cloquet
Chief Executive Officer at EDTECHX HOLDINGS ACQUISITION CORP. II
Profile
Benjamin Vedrenne-Cloquet is the founder of Skibro Technologies Ltd.
(2016) and Edtech Global Ltd.
(2013), where he holds the title of CEO.
He is previously the Chief Executive Officer & Director at EdtechX Holdings Acquisition Corp.
II (since 2020), Chairman-Trustees Board at Collège Français Bilingue de Londres Ltd.
(since 2018), Director at Archipelago One Ltd., Operating Partner at IBIS Capital Ltd.
(since 2013), and Advisory Board Member at SXSW LLC (since 2013).
Mr. Vedrenne-Cloquet is also the founder of EdtechX Holdings Acquisition Corp.
Formerly, he worked as Director Controlling and Corporate Development at Lagardère SA (2004-2006), Managing Director at Positive Planet Us (2000-2001), Europe Head of New Ventures at Modern Times Group (2007-2008), Head-Corporate Development, Strategy & New Venture at Turner International Ltd.
(2008-2012), and EVP, Business Devt, Strategy and New Ventures at Warner Bros.
Discovery, Inc. (2008-2012).
Mr. Vedrenne-Cloquet holds an MBA from Babson College (2007) and a graduate degree from ESCP Europe Campus Paris (2020).
Benjamin Vedrenne-Cloquet active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| EDTECHX HOLDINGS ACQUISITION CORP. II | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-05-26 |
| Edtech Global Ltd. | Chief Executive Officer | 2012-12-31 |
| Collège Français Bilingue de Londres Ltd. | Chairman | 2018-05-31 |
| Archipelago One Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Skibro Technologies Ltd. | Founder | 2016-10-31 |
IBIS Capital Ltd.
 IBIS Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance IBIS Capital Ltd. (IBIS Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Charles McIntyre. The firm Headquartered in United Kingdom. | Private Equity Investor | 2012-12-31 |
SXSW LLC
 SXSW LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SXSW LLC is an organization that hosts the SXSW Edu conference and festival, which focuses on critical social issues through the lens of education. SXSW was founded in 1987 by Roland Swenson and is based in Austin, TX. The event brings together learners, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to share their stories, tackle complex issues, and build new paths forward. Attendees can renew their purpose in practice and express their creativity and passion for education. The event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and networking opportunities. | Consultant / Advisor | 2013-07-31 |
Former positions of Benjamin Vedrenne-Cloquet
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| EDTECHX HOLDINGS ACQUISITION CORP. | Founder | 2020-02-29 |
| WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2012-08-31 |
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Training of Benjamin Vedrenne-Cloquet
| Babson College | Masters Business Admin |
| ESCP Europe Campus Paris | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 4 |
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| LAGARDÈRE S.A. | Retail Trade |
| BTC DIGITAL LTD. | Technology Services |
| EDTECHX HOLDINGS ACQUISITION CORP. II | Finance |
| WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY, INC. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 9 |
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IBIS Capital Ltd.
IBIS Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance IBIS Capital Ltd. (IBIS Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Charles McIntyre. The firm Headquartered in United Kingdom. | Finance |
| Modern Times Group | |
Turner International Ltd.
 Turner International Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Turner International Ltd. provides fund administration services. The company is based in London, UK. | Finance |
SXSW LLC
SXSW LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SXSW LLC is an organization that hosts the SXSW Edu conference and festival, which focuses on critical social issues through the lens of education. SXSW was founded in 1987 by Roland Swenson and is based in Austin, TX. The event brings together learners, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to share their stories, tackle complex issues, and build new paths forward. Attendees can renew their purpose in practice and express their creativity and passion for education. The event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and networking opportunities. | Commercial Services |
EdtechX Holdings Acquisition Corp.
 EdtechX Holdings Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance EdtechX Holdings Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company, which created for the purpose of effecting merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, and reorganization or similar business. It intends to focus on education, training and education technology industries. The company was founded on May 15, 2018 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
| Edtech Global Ltd. | |
| Archipelago One Ltd. | |
| Skibro Technologies Ltd. | |
| Positive Planet Us |
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