2026 Virtual Coaches
Ian Jeffreys
Executive Producer / Partner
Tempest Original Music & Sound
Brooklyn
Ian Jeffreys, an award-winning Executive Producer, is renowned in the music and advertising industries for his expertise in creative direction and production for music and sound design. With a solid background in sonic brand strategy, music supervision, and licensing, Ian has made a significant impact through his innovative approach.
During his 15-year tenure as Executive Producer & Managing Director for Butter Music & Sound, Ian was instrumental in scaling the company and establishing studios on the West Coast and in Europe. Under his leadership, Butter Music & Sound achieved notable success, earning prestigious awards like Cannes Lions, One Show Pencils, Clios, AICP, Cyclope, and AMP awards.
After his success at Butter, Ian joined Netflix Music Lab, where he worked on music for trailers and original programs, including "The Diplomat," Jerry Seinfeld’s "Unfrosted," "Love Is Blind," and the "Stranger Things Experience.”
In the fall of 2022, Ian realized a long-held ambition by partnering with Mike Macallister and Aaron Kotler to launch Tempest, built around a shared vision for modern sound and storytelling. Despite being a young company, Tempest has quickly earned top honors across the advertising and trailer worlds, including multiple Grand Prix and Gold wins at London International Awards, Cannes Lions, CLIOs, The One Show, and the Golden Trailer Awards.
Ian holds a degree from Berklee College of Music and is completing an Executive MBA in Creative Leadership from the Berlin School of Creative Leadership. He is also a talented singer, featured in hundreds of commercials. Ian resides in Downtown Brooklyn with his wife Janet, their daughter Beatrix, and their pug Churro. His journey showcases his commitment to creativity, leadership, and innovation.