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