Ian is a Global Client Lead Partner within KPMG, leading client relationships with organisations in the Technology, Consumer, Retail and Luxury Sectors. Until recently, Ian was a member of KPMG’s Global Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) Board, was our Technology Sector Lead for Europe and headed up our Alliances Practice. He has also held roles such as Head of KPMG's UK TMT Practice and has sat on the UK Sales & Marketing Executive reporting to the firm’s ExCo.
Ian joined KPMG UK in 2001 and has almost 30 years’ experience in client relationship management and advisory roles for the C-Suite of Financial Services, Technology, Media, Telecoms and Professional Services entities.
Prior to joining KPMG, Ian’s background includes the following:
- MBA with electives in Japan, U.S., Netherlands and Belgium.
- Founding member of a finance related start up backed by Goldman Sachs. In this role Ian was responsible for origination of new business with major clients in the U.S., Europe and Japan.
- Within RBS/Natwest Bank, Ian led a variety of new technology projects including a number relating to smartcards and new digital delivery models.