Rebecca McCartney

When Rebecca McCartney joined ClearVC in 2016, the business had a team of just six and often delivered projects behind the scenes for larger integrators. Since then, she has progressed through service delivery, operations and COO roles to become managing director, helping shape ClearVC into a more structured workplace technology business with its own market identity.

Over the past year, McCartney has overseen one of the largest projects in the company’s history: workplace technology for Auto Trader’s new Manchester headquarters, spanning 86 AV-enabled spaces and supporting more than 1,000 employees. She has also played a leading role in the acquisition and integration of VideoCentric, where she now also serves as managing director.

Her focus has extended to internal transformation, including introducing clearer accountability through EOS and championing AI to automate processes and support managed services.

McCartney did not attend university. She began her career in sales administration in the holiday park industry before moving into AV and videoconferencing in 2012. She credits practical experience, continuous learning and strong mentors with shaping her progression.

Having entered AV without knowing much about the industry, she now argues for clearer routes into it, particularly for people from non-traditional backgrounds, and for greater visibility of careers beyond engineering alone. She also wants to see more women progress into leadership roles.