Ian is Chief Executive of North Kesteven District Council in Lincolnshire. Ian began his career in construction, focused on project and contract management.

He spent 15 years working in sport, becoming director and chief operating officer of Sport England, where he led complex projects, including the redevelopment of Wembley Stadium and the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester.

Ian is Vice-Chair of the DCN Chief Executives Group and has facilitated delivery of DCN projects on health economics and pathways to net zero.