Ian is one of the founding shareholders and directors of Tier One Capital, establishing the business in 2012 having spent many years in the financial services industry. Ian initially trained and qualified as an investment manager with Gerrard Stockbrokers before moving into financial advice, corporate finance and credit structuring during senior roles with Barclays Wealth, Kleinwort Benson and Coutts.
Ian is a board member of Develop North PLC; a main market London Stock Exchange-listed public investment company focused on providing investment into the North of England and Scotland and is a Chartered Fellow and Wealth Manager with the CISI.
Away from business, Ian is a keen supporter of the region and sits on the Business Development Board at the highly respected Newcastle United Foundation. He also enjoys spending time with his family, coaches two junior football teams and loves to read, travel and exercise.