Ian is an Executive and Non-Executive Director and Chairman. His advisory work focusses on helping senior leaders and Company Directors create clear direction on complex issues. He is past Chairman of Relationships Australia (Qld) Ltd., Autism Queensland Ltd, 3RDSPACE (a not-for-profit company working with homeless people) and The Leadership Foundation (a leadership development company). Ian serves on the Boards/ Advisory Boards of private companies operating in clean technology, animal health, accounting and financial services.Ian has chaired a syndicate of the CEOInstitute Ltd., and has been Chairman and Member of Audit, Nominations and Strategy Committees.Ian's executive career began in steel manufacturing, mining, sugar production and professional services businesses. He has been an active leader and member of teams running organisations. He has had functional responsibility for managing people, stakeholder relations, safety and risk management, quality development, organisational culture and sustainability. Ian has business, government and community links and uses extensive networks in the public and private sectors, institutions and associations.He also currently runs his own strategic advisory consultancy. Ian is passionate about helping people achieve their objectives for their life.Specialties: Company director and chairman, governance, strategic direction, commercial acumen, leadership, mentor.