Chelsea Clinton's Lowkey Ex Boyfriend Has An Impressive Pedigree

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After her years in the White House as first daughter to President Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton found herself back in the spotlight with her Oxford romance from across the pond in 2001. Considering how Clinton felt about her teen years in the White House, subjected to the public eye, this whirlwind coverage of her new relationship was surely a discomfort to her. However, the media interest was a totally new landscape for her beau, Ian Klaus. The public soon learned all about Klaus, his academic achievements, and incredibly successful relatives.

Klaus' father, the late Robin Klaus, was a corporate executive, non-profit board member, and Stanford University graduate. At the time that his son began dating Clinton, he was the President of Startrac before becoming the CEO of Club One. His success was balanced by his commitment to community. Robin served on the National Board for Summer Search, a program committed to mentorship for young peoples around the world. 

Patricia Klaus, Klaus' mother, is a celebrated author. Patricia, who also attended Stanford University where she completed her PhD, co-wrote the Oppenheimer nonfiction book, "An Atomic Love Story." Klaus' impressive parents must have served as a template for success and a well of knowledge, as he grew up to become a Rhodes Scholar and earned his PhD from Harvard University.

After his breakup with Chelsea Clinton in 2005, Ian Klaus' career took off. Following his graduation from Oxford, he completed his PhD in international history from Harvard, which led to his first book, a memoir titled "Elvis is Titanic" in 2007. Klaus would go on to complete a second book, "Forging Capitalism" in 2014. Also, during this time, his connections to government were rekindled. 

His previous relationship with the former first daughter was not his only connection to the U.S. government. Klaus went on to become a senior adviser for the U.S. State Department and a member of the Policy Planning Staff. In 2021, Klaus became the director of policy and research for the Global Parliament of Mayors before taking on the title of senior fellow at the Chicago Council of Global Affairs, which he held until January 2023.

Then, in 2024, Klaus stepped up as the founding director of Carnegie California. While managing committees, progressing policy work, and working within several governmental departments, Klaus somehow found time to squeeze in the role of writer for The New York Times Magazine and The Washington Post. If you're looking into how to win a breakup, look no further than the impressive and ongoing achievements of Ian Klaus. From the looks of his career, success is the best cure for a broken heart.