An actuary by profession and a Rhodes Scholar, Ian believes everyone has substantial untapped potential and his objective as a coach, is to see that potential unleashed and bear fruit in all of his Executive clients.  This is core to his last two books “Investing in Your Life” and “Mental Spinach” with previous books authored by Ian on corporate finance.

Ian has been coaching with Foresight for over 20 years. For Ian, everybody is different so every coaching assignment is treated as special and individual. Seeing his Executive clients achieve their goals and grow along the way provides Ian with enormous pleasure. He brings to his coaching assignments expertise in global leadership, strategic development, business planning, capital allocation and investment, and corporate governance derived from over 40 years ‘experience in executive, Non Executive and corporate advisory roles.

Ian’s career in the financial services sector has been particularly diverse, with roles as an advisor to many institutions in strategic and technical matters and as a Non Executive director of several financial institutions.

Ian’s experience includes Chairman of life reinsurer RGA Australia and Chairman of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists. He has also chaired a number of substantial companies in the wholesale and retail sectors; Corporate Express Australia, Just Group and Billabong International, and other industries such as the wholesale and retail sectors.

Ian rose through the ranks to become Managing Director of an investment bank, Development Finance Corporation. He founded and was Managing Director of the investment company, Development Capital of Australia (DCA).. During this time, Ian developed an important and effective role as a coach to the chief executives of the portfolio companies.

Married with three children and four grandchildren, Ian is a keen sportsman and was once a member of the Australian Davis Cup squad. His other interests include travel and languages, bridge and family pets.