Ian joined the Board of Trustees having previously served as a Trustee of South York Multi Academy Trust (SYMAT) before its merger with STAR Multi Academy Trust to form Yorkshire Learning Trust. His involvement in educational governance spans more than a decade, including four years as a Governor of Fulford School, where he developed a strong appreciation of the opportunities and challenges facing schools, staff and students.

Professionally, Ian is a Partner of Isio Group Limited, one of the UK's leading pensions and advisory businesses. Isio was created from the carve-out of KPMG's pensions practice, where Ian was formerly a Partner for 13 years. Throughout his career, he has advised a wide range of organisations on governance, strategy, risk management and long-term sustainability, bringing extensive leadership and commercial experience to the Trust.

Ian is passionate about supporting high-quality education and helping young people achieve their full potential, regardless of background. He believes that strong governance plays a vital role in ensuring that schools are equipped to deliver excellent outcomes for pupils, while providing effective support and challenge to leadership teams.

As a Trustee, Ian draws upon both his professional expertise and his longstanding commitment to education to support the strategic direction of Yorkshire Learning Trust. He is committed to ensuring that the Trust continues to provide exceptional learning environments, nurture ambition and opportunity, and deliver the highest standards of education for every student within its schools.