Before the little red sofa, Ian led strategy and creative for brands like Jeep, HSBC, and Unilever at top global agencies and in-house teams across 8 countries. He’s spent two decades turning complex business problems into clear, high-performing brand systems.
Now, he partners with founders to turn discomfort into sustainable growth. His work helps brands grow with intention, backed by sharp positioning and impactful execution.
When a project calls for it, Ian taps into a trusted global network of collaborators.
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Global agency roots. Previously at Huge, BBDO, Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, JWT, and Lowe GGK.
Awards.
8× Art Directors Club (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Nominations)
5× Golden Drum (Gold, Silver, Bronze: Design & Art Direction)
4× PIAF (Gold, Silver, Nominations)
2× Epica Awards (Silver)
1× Intercontinental Ad Cup (Best of Admaking)
3× Eurobest (Gold, Silver, Nomination)
2x Euro Effies (Gold, Silver)
1× American Advertising Federation (Silver ADDY)
AIGA Design Feature - Photography - 2021
Photography publications.
Agave Magazine (cover photo) Vol.2, Issue 3 {Winter 2015} http://www.agavemag.com/blog/agave-magazine-winter-2015
The Sun (Published for photography) The Sun Magazine Issue 472
Vamp Magazine: Artist/Photography Feature read here
Behance: Featured 2x for Excellence in Photography, Advertising, and Pantone Color.
Certifications.
AIGA Professional Association for Design - A Manager’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence Certification
AIGA Professional Association for Design - Emerging Technologies Certification