Ian is the Chief Executive Officer for the FDF – the representative voice for companies and trade associations within the food and drink sectors. Before joining FDF in March 2015, Ian spent 14 years with world-leading beverage supplier, Diageo, where he was a member of the executive committee responsible for the company’s reputation. Prior to then, he worked for health and beauty pharmacy, Boots; confectioner, Mars, and even had a successful spell in politics.
Ian chairs the Food & Drink Sector Council, the Government’s industry advisory body. He also chairs the Food & Drink Trade Association roundtable. Ian received an honorary knighthood for his political and public service in August 2015.