Ian’s Story

A highly accomplished commercial leader with over 16 years of experience driving growth across large-scale organizations and dynamic industries. Renowned for his ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver exceptional business outcomes, Ian specializes in strategic leadership, business development, and building cross-functional partnerships.

In his recent role as Sales Director at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Ian successfully oversaw multi-million-pound commercial operations, achieving consistent revenue growth by leveraging data-driven insights and innovative go-to-market strategies. He cultivated relationships with senior leaders at major global retailers, including Amazon and Tesco, securing long-term partnerships and introducing groundbreaking digital solutions that bridged physical and digital media consumption.

Ian’s career is defined by his customer-first approach, a passion for driving transformational growth, and a deep understanding of market dynamics. His experience spans managing complex sales organizations, fostering innovation, and leading through change in fast-paced, competitive environments. Ian is particularly adept at aligning business objectives with market opportunities, empowering teams to exceed targets, and driving large-scale adoption of new technologies and solutions.

With a proven track record in scaling businesses and fostering collaboration across diverse teams, Ian is now focused on leveraging his leadership expertise to revolutionize growth and innovation in the startup ecosystem.