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 20 years turning complex business problems into clear, high-performing brand systems.

Now, he partners directly with founders to turn discomfort into sustainable growth. His work helps brands grow with intention, backed by sharp positioning, minimalist design, and the discipline to focus on what actually matters.

When a project calls for it, Ian taps into a trusted global network of collaborators.

  • 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