A proven Business Executive with over 40 years of cross-functional and global leadership experience. As a Business and Engineering executive, Ian has successfully completed global assignments within North America, Europe and several countries in Asia Pacific, developing companies to achieve ‘Global Excellence’. The scope of responsibilities has included designing, developing, constructing, installing and commissioning business and operations across various industries such as transport (rail, road, air and sea), automotive, chemical, technology, education, manufacturing, building and construction, information technology, electronics, electrical etc. Over the last 15 years, Ian has established his own companies that provide strategic business expertise to global clients who range from multi nationals through to large and medium scale companies across several industries and businesses. Through the services provided and relationships formed across many clients in different countries, a key business outcome is the establishment of partnerships; partnerships that leverage individual leadership strengths for the sustainable mutual benefit of all parties. Within the scope of his professional qualifications, Ian is a certified auditor across respective global Industry Standards, such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, in addition to certain specific industry, process and product standards. His passion is working with business executives, management, staff and employees at all levels in bringing about sustainable performance and growth. He is also a keen grandfather, enjoys his wines and doesn't play golf enough!