Meet some of the team

Terry Matthews

Chairman

Terry Matthews is the founder and Chairman of Wesley Clover International, a private, global investment management firm and holding company. Since 1972, Terry has founded or funded more than 100 companies. Early data networking giant Newbridge Networks and current business communications leader Mitel are highlights. Today, Wesley Clover has active interests in a range of… Read more

Paul Chiarelli

President and COO

Paul’s responsibilities at Wesley Clover include oversight of all aspects of accounting, financing and regulatory compliance for the company, as well as for many of the technology, real estate and leisure companies in the portfolio. He brings much of this same expertise to the Alacrity Global initiative. Prior to Wesley Clover, Paul was Director of… Read more

Veronica Farmer

V.P. Marketing

Veronica is responsible for all aspects related to the promotion and management of the Wesley Clover International brand. Veronica works closely with many of the Wesley Clover portfolio companies and affiliates, including L-SPARK, Alacrity Global and WCS Global, providing marketing mentorship gained through her years of entrepreneurship, business, branding and marketing experience. Veronica sits on… Read more

Arda Ozgun

V.P. Product Management

Arda is responsible for oversight of the technology and product aspects of many of the Wesley Clover portfolio companies, including those under the Alacrity Global initiative. Prior to Wesley Clover, Arda was Director of Products and Services at Turkcell, the leading Turkish telecoms provider based in Istanbul.  Before that, he worked for Vodafone, focusing on… Read more

Rod Price

V.P. Strategic Partnerships

Rod is responsible for strategic partnerships with more than 25 years of experience in telecoms and software industries. Has worked in a number of roles in product marketing, account management, sales, business development and strategic/technology partnerships. Previously working at Newbridge Networks, Mitel, March Networks, NewHeights and CounterPath before joining Wesley Clover. Rod has developed long-lasting… Read more

Simon Gibson, CBE

Chief Executive, Wesley Clover
Chairman, Alacrity U.K.

Simon is Chairman of the Alacrity Graduate Entrepreneurship Foundation and Chief Executive of Wesley Clover. Before joining Wesley Clover, he was co-founder, President and CEO of Ubiquity Software Corporation, a pioneer in the development of media protocols and service platforms for the internet. Simon is Chairman of a number of technology companies and a non-executive… Read more

Don Smith

Executive Advisor

Don is an accomplished executive with international experience across several industries.  From 1981 to 1986, Don was Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing at Mitel Corporation.  He then left Mitel to become President of AIT Corporation, a company focused on automated border control technologies, leading the company to a 90% global market share position… Read more

Ismet Yazici

E.V.P. Business Development

Ismet is responsible for business and market development for variety of technology companies funded by Wesley Clover by leveraging his 15 years of experience each in both technology creation and utilization in mobile telco operations. Before joining to Wesley Clover Ismet led 4 different Mobile Telecommunications Operator companies in 4 different countries, the last one… Read more

Josh Seerattan

Principal Senior Investment Analyst

Joshua manages a global investment portfolio, orchestrates investor events, and leads syndicate relations to advance fundraising for portfolio companies. With expertise in investment analysis, he provides valuation diligence and performance reporting, contributing to informed capital allocation decisions. Read more

Paul Bailey

Director Marketing and Design

Paul is responsible for driving the marketing and design strategy across the global Wesley Clover portfolio, supporting companies in diverse sectors, including those within the Alacrity Global initiative. Before joining Wesley Clover, Paul was the Design Manager for the Celtic Manor Resort, overseeing branding and marketing initiatives for its multi-brand hospitality ventures, including major events… Read more

Áine Carey

Marketing Coordinator

Áine Carey is a dynamic and creative marketing professional with a Communications and Media Studies degree from Carleton University. Her foundation in strategic communication, event coordination, and detail-oriented project management is complemented by over four years of diverse experience across digital marketing, project management, and customer service. Since joining Wesley Clover in 2023, Áine has… Read more