Ian has extensive knowledge of leading people and managing complex change in demanding environments. Originally a design engineer in the automotive industry, he served in the British Army for 16 years, promoting to Lieutenant Colonel, deploying on four operational tours and serving in strategic policy appointments too. Subsequently he has built up a wealth of experience as a strategy and change consultant over 13 years, working with various UK government departments and agencies as well as engineering, infrastructure, training and support services businesses in UK, UAE and Australia. He has a strong interest in leadership development and the creation of high performance teams.