Rory Henson Bio

Rory is a Partner at IBIS Capital and has 12 years experience as an advisor, investor and operator to the media, technology, education, healthcare and food industries. He joined IBIS in 2012 to launch and develop IBIS’ coverage into education, training and work globally. Rory is active across investment banking and investment activities. He is a founding member of ImpactX, which is home to the EdTechX, HealthTechX and FoodTechX brands, and whose purpose is to cultivate communities and highlight the future direction of these sectors that are undergoing significant digital transformation. Through these brands, IBIS has been organising leadership summits and publishing proprietary research since 2013. Rory is also involved in a number of other non-executive or trustee roles in companies and impact-focused organisations. Rory started his career at the TMT Investment Banking team at Jefferies & Co, where he worked with high-growth international clients across the European Technology, Media, Internet and Telecommunications landscape. Previous working experience includes UBS and Kraft Heinz in Europe and Asia. Rory is a graduate of the University of Bristol with a BSc in Accounting & Finance and continues with further education, most recently with an executive course in ESG Investing at Columbia Business School.