Ian joined the board of nurtureuk in 2024. He is currently employed as Director of Policy, Strategy and Communications for the legal arm of the health service, NHS Resolution. Previously he has worked in a variety of communications and marketing roles, including for the BBC and Capita. He is a former Westminster City Councillor and served as Lord Mayor of Westminster in 2017/18.

Today Ian serves on a number of charity boards concerned with promoting social inclusion and combatting homelessness. He was inspired to become involved in nurtureuk having seen the benefits of targeted support for children and families during his time as Chair of Scrutiny of Children’s Services at Westminster Council.