Ian is a highly experienced executive leader, with a strong track record of supporting school and trust leaders to drive meaningful improvement. Over his career, he has played a pivotal role in raising standards across the education sector. His previous roles include five years as a Senior His Majesty’s Inspector at Ofsted and four years as CEO of a multi-academy trust, where he led strategic development and school improvement at scale. Ian now works closely with the Fairfax Multi Academy Trust executive team and school leaders, providing strategic advice and support to help them realise their vision.