Ian Parker

Ian is a commercially orientated Chairman, Chief Executive and Transformation Leader who works with businesses under corporate, family and private equity ownership. His forte is industrial/engineering, manufacturing and related services SME businesses that are based in the UK and have an international dimension. He brings a collaborative approach to successful business leadership, guiding management teams and engaging with key business stakeholders, customers and third parties at all levels to deliver sustainable business outcomes. Ian has first-hand knowledge of being under the spotlight when things don’t go to plan and the particular challenges such events can bring to owners, customers, funders, management and employees. Ian has an MBA from Cranfield School of Management and an Honours BSc (Biochemistry) from the University of St Andrews. He is also a Fellow of The Institute for Turnaround (The IFT) and has served as Chairman of the IFT Midlands Region and the IFT Manufacturing and Supply Chain Special Interest Group (SIG). He is also a Member of Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation.