As a former Partner at Andersen Consulting and a Managing Director at Accenture, Ian brings over 30 years of experience working with business leaders and teams on strategic change across sectors and countries.

Through his experience supporting businesses in planning, design and delivery of change, Ian developed a deep appreciation for the personal and professional challenges facing senior executives, and he is passionate about the power of executive coaching to unlock people’s potential. Ian is known for his open, relatable style, and his approach focuses on fostering genuine, sustainable personal and professional growth.

Ian has been coaching for a decade across a range of sectors, including Technology (multinational and indigenous Irish technology firms); Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Engineering, Construction, Professional Services, Hospitality, Semi-State, and family-owned SMEs. He is a former Executive Director of the Accenture Ireland Board and served on the Senior Leadership Team for 15 years.

Ian is accredited as a Senior Practitioner by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and holds a Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching from Henley Business School and a certificate in coaching from the Coaching and Mentoring Partnership in Dublin. He is also certified in Systemic Team Coaching from the Academy of Executive Coaching (AOEC). In addition to his coaching work, Ian is highly experienced in conducting external Board effectiveness reviews.

“Ian brings a great mixture of pragmatism, insight and experience. His coaching has helped me in how I think and operate. People have noticed the difference. I manage complexities far more effectively now.”
Managing Director, Global Engineering Firm.