NOTTINGHAM, UK – January 5, 2025 – Ativion, a global leader in education technology and digital safety solutions, today announced the appointment of Jason Tomlinson as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In this role, Jason will drive Ativion’s next chapter of innovation, international expansion, and impact across K-12 and higher education.
Ativion provides cutting-edge EdTech and cybersecurity solutions designed to protect learners, empower educators, and enable secure digital environments. Its flagship products, including StudentKeeper and ContentKeeper, are used by educational institutions and organisations in more than 80 countries. Ativion’s solutions support millions of users globally, helping schools create safe, productive digital environments.
Jason brings a wealth of leadership experience from high-growth technology and education sectors, with a strong track record of scaling global teams, expanding international market reach, and driving customer-centric innovation, particularly within private equity-backed environments. Ativion’s Board selected Jason to lead the company through a period of strategic growth and product evolution to meet increasing global demand for secure, adaptive learning solutions.
“I am honoured to join Ativion at such an exciting time for education technology,” said Jason Tomlinson, incoming CEO of Ativion. “The company’s commitment to creating safe, effective, and scalable digital learning experiences aligns with my passion for technology that transforms real-world outcomes. I look forward to partnering with the talented Ativion team to accelerate innovation, deepen customer impact, and expand our footprint globally.”
Strategic Vision: Growth, Innovation, and Learner Outcomes
Under Jason’s leadership, Ativion will build on its strong foundation to further strengthen its market position and accelerate long-term value creation by:
• Accelerate product innovation, particularly in AI-enabled safety, adaptive learning, and analytics that support educators and administrators.
• Expand global reach, with investments in key markets across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
• Strengthen partnerships with educational institutions, government agencies, and technology ecosystems to ensure broad access to secure learning technologies.
Outgoing CEO Tobias Hartmann will support the transition to Jason Tomlinson before taking on other responsibilities within the Investcorp portfolio.
“We are grateful to Tobias Hartmann and the Ativion team for establishing a strong foundation as a trusted partner in digital safety and EdTech transformation,” said Gilbert Kamieniecky, Head of Investcorp Technology Partners. “We are excited to have Jason join the business as CEO as he brings proven leadership and strategic vision, which will be instrumental in scaling our operations and delivering even greater value to educators, learners, and organisations around the world.”
About Ativion
Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Nottingham, UK, Ativion is a leading provider of EdTech and cybersecurity solutions that safeguard digital learning environments while empowering educators and institutions. Formerly operating as Impero, the company has grown through both organic innovation and strategic acquisitions, including Netop and ContentKeeper. Ativion’s technologies protect millions of learners worldwide and support secure, engaging, and productive digital experiences across classrooms and organisations.
Media Contact
Jason Tomlinson, CEO
Telephone: +18443467376
Email: jtomlinson@ativion.com
