Ross MacLean

Ross Maclean is a seasoned executive in digital consulting and strategy, currently serving as a Partner in Consulting at EY since April 2024. Previously, Ross co-founded and has been the Group Chief Executive Officer of The Collective, a digital expertise holding company, which was acquired by EY in July 2023. Ross has extensive experience in the education sector as the Group Chief Digital & Strategy Officer at GEMS Education, where innovative digital solutions were developed to enhance global educational provision. With a robust tenure at EY from 2007 to 2018, including roles such as Chief Digital & Innovation Officer for Africa, India & the Middle East, Ross significantly advanced digital transformation services. Prior to EY, Ross held key positions at BT and Accenture, focusing on new product development and customer relationship management, respectively. Ross holds an MA (Hons) in Modern History, Politics & Economics from the University of Glasgow.