Ian is an Investor, Director and Strategist with over 25 years of experience across the public and private sector.

Ian is the Managing Director of CSVentures, an investor and advisor to early-stage technology companies, and an experienced company Director.

He has 25 years of consulting experience across the public and private sectors for McKinsey, his own firm Pacific Strategy Partners and Deloitte, and has advised sporting organisations on issues such as strategy & policy development, Board facilitation, expansion and investment, commercial negotiation, organisational design and governance.

Ian is a Director of Manly United Football Club and was also the Treasurer of the Stanford Australia Association, Founding Chair of the Stanford Australia Foundation and President of Mosman Football Club.

In additional to his professional work, Ian has been an active football player for over 40 years, is a qualified coach and a level 3 referee.

Education : MA Cambridge University; MBA Stanford GSB; GAICD (In progress).

Selected Clients: NSW Government, Australian Sports Commission, Yachting Australia, Football Federation Australia, Football NSW.