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Ian Ashken
Founder at
API GROUP CORPORATION
Net worth: 468 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Ian Guy Handley Ashken is the founder of Admiral Acquisition Ltd. founded in 2022, Jarden Corp.
founded in 1993 where the title held is Vice Chairman & President from 2014 to 2016, and APi Group Corp.
founded in 2019 where the title held is Independent Director since 2019.
Current jobs include Non-Executive Chairman at Element Solutions, Inc. since 2026 and Independent Non-Executive Director at Nomad Foods Ltd. since 2016.
Former jobs include Vice Chairman & Chief Financial Officer at Excelitas Technologies Sensors, Inc. from 1996 to 1998; Vice Chairman & Chief Financial Officer at Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana), Benson Eyecare Corp., and Bolle, Inc. from 1992 to 2000; Director at Newell Brands, Inc. from 2016 to 2018; Director at The Yankee Candle Co., Inc.; Director at Phoenix Group Holdings LLC; Secretary, Treasurer & Director at The United States Playing Card Co.; Director at GLG Partners, Inc. from 2007 to 2010; and Non-Executive Director at PGH (Cayman) from 2010 to 2013.
Education includes undergraduate studies at The University of Newcastle.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | 9,835,754 ( 2.27% ) | 403 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
Element Solutions, Inc.
 Element Solutions, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Provides technology chemical products and technical services 0.56% | 2026-05-03 | 1,373,944 ( 0.56% ) | 58 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
NOMAD FOODS LTD. 0.43% | 2026-05-12 | 610,541 ( 0.43% ) | 6 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Ian Ashken active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| NOMAD FOODS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2016-06-15 |
| API GROUP CORPORATION | Founder | 2018-12-31 |
Element Solutions, Inc.
Element Solutions, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Provides technology chemical products and technical services | Chairman | 2026-05-03 |
Former positions of Ian Ashken
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Admiral Acquisition Ltd.
 Admiral Acquisition Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | 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 Engages in management and acquisition of closed life and pension funds | Director/Board Member | 2013-05-01 |
GLG Partners, Inc.
 GLG Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset management services | Director/Board Member | 2010-10-13 |
Training of Ian Ashken
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Private companies
Connections
49
1st degree connections
16
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
|---|---|
Jarden Corp.
 Jarden Corp. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures and distributes home appliances, kitchen ware, food products and other consumer goods | Consumer Durables |
Excelitas Technologies Sensors, Inc.
 Excelitas Technologies Sensors, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Provides guided missile and space vehicle parts and equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
Benson Eyecare Corp.
 Benson Eyecare Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates optical goods stores | Retail Trade |
Bolle, Inc.
 Bolle, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells sunglasses | Electronic Technology |
Newell Brands, Inc.
 Newell Brands, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures commercial cleaning and maintenance equipment, material handling, household kitchen appliances, pens & pencils and technical apparel | Producer Manufacturing |
The Yankee Candle Co., Inc.
 The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and retails scented candles | Producer Manufacturing |
Element Solutions, Inc.
Element Solutions, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Provides technology chemical products and technical services | Process Industries |
Phoenix Group Holdings LLC
 Phoenix Group Holdings LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and executes medical education strategies | Health Technology |
The United States Playing Card Co.
 The United States Playing Card Co. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures and distributes playing cards | Distribution Services |
The University of Newcastle
 The University of Newcastle Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
GLG Partners, Inc.
GLG Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset management services | Finance |
PGH (Cayman)
PGH (Cayman) Life/Health InsuranceFinance Engages in management and acquisition of closed life and pension funds | Finance |
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana)
 Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides communications, network, voice and managed services | Communications |
Nomad Foods Ltd.
 Nomad Foods Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a holding company which produces frozen foods | Consumer Non-Durables |
APi Group Corp.
 APi Group Corp. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Engages in design, installation, inspection and service of fire, HVAC and entry systems and maintenance and repair of critical infrastructure | Industrial Services |
Admiral Acquisition Ltd.
Admiral Acquisition Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
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