Ryan Dean, Founder and CEO of RD Content and RD Studios has been named as a One To Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders programme for 2022.
The programme, which is supported by The Times and now in its fifth year, celebrates those entrepreneurs that are growing the UK’s most successful and fast-growing medium-sized firms.
A record number of nominations – over 750 – were received this year, proving that ambition is alive and well despite the challenges faced by increasing economic uncertainty.
The Ones to Watch are the business leaders destined for great things. Those who are making waves in their sectors, having a positive impact on their clients and employees, and who are the driving force behind tomorrow’s most successful medium-sized firms.
RD Content is one of the largest creators of commercial and corporate content in Europe, with offices in London, New York, Singapore and Abu Dhabi. The agency was established by Dean in 2009 and produces content for some of the world’s leading brands, including Facebook, Williams F1, Qatar Airways and Barbour.
In April 2022, Dean opened RD Studios, the most sustainable studios in Europe and the largest sound stages within the M25. Since opening, RD Studios has been home to productions from ITV Studios, Sky, Amazon and Paramount Pictures. It is the first development in a new venture, which will see Dean opening a further 400,000ft2 of independent creative spaces over the next five years to meet the growing demand for UK-based production.
Ryan Dean, CEO of RD Content and RD Studios said:
“Being recognised alongside talented entrepreneurs and business leaders, and having the spotlight shone on our business by The Times and LDC is a real privilege. The UK has always been a place where creative talent has been able to thrive commercially; I’m excited to contribute to that and hope I can be a part of that continued success over the coming years and beyond.”
John Garner, Managing Partner, LDC, added:
“The volume and quality of submissions this year surpassed all of our expectations. We’ve been struck by the way business leaders have overcome challenges and adversity to run fast-growing and successful companies, proving that difficult circumstances can become the biggest driver of ambition. This year’s Ones to Watch embody just that and they have really grabbed the judges’ attention with their success stories. Congratulations to all those featured – we look forward to seeing where they go next!”
You can find out more information on this year’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders programme here: https://bit.ly/3e2c3gk
About LDC
LDC is the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group. Since 1981, LDC has invested more than £5.5bn in medium-sized firms across the UK; backing the ambitions of more than 650 ambitious management teams.