An inspirational leader with over 35 years’ experience of implementing innovative management strategies and building high performing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful business development and structural transformation programmes for a variety of high profile public and private sector organisations and NGO's.

Commercially astute change agent with a strong public service ethos and an impressive record of delivering good governance, reputational risk management, corporate social responsibility, and running public services in a business-like manner. Proven ability to develop and implement innovative operational and financial solutions that drive increased productivity, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction and cost reductions.

Extensive knowledge of organisational change management, operational standards, financial management, business strategy development & delivery and managing responses to major incidents. Excellent networking, negotiation, presentation and diplomacy skills allied with ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Recognised and respected third sector figure with a passionate belief in the power of humanity, in making a difference to the lives of those in need, in advocacy, and in selfless action.

" Ian's diplomacy, advocacy and negotiation skills are highly tuned and he has developed the ability and leadership style to engage and influence through confidence, trust, honesty and integrity, by demonstrating authority and by ensuring that he can synthesise diverse views in meeting strategic objectives".  British Red Cross

 " When presented with complex challenges, Ian has always been successful in developing and delivering creative and innovative solutions. This capability has been tested in some extreme, high profile major incidents both locally and across the UK".  British Red Cross

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