Ian is a seasoned Telco executive with over 30 years' experience in Chief Officer and Senior Leadership positions. He has a proven track record of outstanding commercial performance, driving growth, innovation, and transformation across multiple markets in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Before launching his business advisory practice in Bahrain, Ian served as the CEO of Ooredoo Oman, Oman’s second licensed Fixed and Mobile operator. There, he championed a world-class digital transformation and business turnaround, increased market share, and boosted profitability, earning recognition as a Forbes Top International CEO in the Middle East 2019. Ian also adeptly navigated the organization through the challenges of the 2020 Pandemic.
Prior to that, Ian was the Chief Commercial Officer for Ooredoo Group and Ooredoo Qatar, guiding Ooredoo’s evolution from a monopoly when he joined in 2006 to the prominent international brand it is today.
Ian has acted as a trusted advisor to numerous CEOs and boards, providing strategic counsel on a wide range of business issues. He has also played a lead role in multiple M&A deals, demonstrating his expertise in management consulting.
He holds an MBA from Bayes Business School in London and is a sought-after mentor and thought leader in the field of business advisory.
With a deep understanding of the challenges facing the telecom management industry, along with a track record of building high-performance cross-cultural teams and a hands-on approach to operational performance management, Ian possesses a unique ability to help organizations navigate complex market dynamics and capitalize on new opportunities.
His expertise spans all aspects of commercial business management, including corporate strategy and change management, organizational development, customer experience, sales, marketing, and operations across traditional Telco, Entertainment, Digital, and Financial Services in both Consumer and B2B markets.
Working alongside similarly experienced former colleagues and associates, we offer a boutique business advisory and management consulting service tailored for Chief Officers, Board Members, Senior Leadership, and Investors.
