A “dependable innovator” who builds strong teams and relationships to achieve great things.

Originally a Draughtsman, Mechanical Engineer and Quality Assurance Professional, for the last 20 years, Ian has been a technical and strategic professional, providing IT technical and digital leadership to various sectors, including defence, network vendor, telecom, software and non-profit organisations. Ian has worked for notable companies such as Marconi Underwater Systems, Digital Equipment Corp, Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks and Shaw Trust. He has extensive experience in IT governance, outsourcing, co-sourcing and supplier management, including cloud platforms, enterprise software, and service providers. Ian has demonstrated history leading digital transformation projects, as well as strategic and customer projects and also has success negotiating contracts and championing cost reduction plans to increase and support revenues.  

Ian is a Trustee and Board member with the Vision Care for Homeless People charity and also volunteers for the SERV OBN “Blood Bikers” as a rider and fundraiser.