Ian is originally from Toronto, and is a graduate of the Smith School of Business at Queens University.

During a successful 40 year career, largely on Bay St in Toronto, Ian initially focussed on financial services, earning a CPA designation and working as an Investment Banker. Much of the last 30 years Ian has spent in the private equity and venture capital businesses, working in a hands on manner as a strategic advisor to Boards and management teams in scaling up their businesses.

He served on the Board of Prostate Cancer Canada for many years, also serving as Chair of the Audit Committee.

Now semi retired, Ian currently serves as a director and as an advisor to a number of private companies in Canada and the U.S., providing guidance on matters related to strategy, growth, financing, team building, culture and governance.

A part time resident since buying a property in the rolling Northumberland Hills outside of Baltimore in 2011 Ian now spends most of his time there, often with his two adult children, other family and friends.