Ian is the Global Managing Director of Benchmark Consulting International Europe. Prior to joining Benchmark he had a successful international career with Ford Motor Credit Company during which he was Head of Mazda Bank Europe, President of Primus, Ford Motor Company's group of financial services companies in the Philippines, Managing Director of Ford Motor Credit Company of New Zealand and Managing Director of Henry Ford & Son Finance in the Republic of Ireland. I am also proud to count Ian a colleague in my business Aquilae.
In this conversation we talk about Ian's experiences moving around the UK and then internationally, the importance of not underestimating cultural differences even between close geographical neighbours who speak the same language, the benefits and importance of having senior leadership witness you in action doing a good job and the challenges of fitting back in in your home country after a few years away.
Ian is an absolute gentlemen, I enjoy working with him and learning from him and I am delighted to be able to introduce him to you this way. I hope you enjoy getting to know him and look forward to hearing what stands out for you in his career journey.
You can reach Ian at: Ian@aquilae.co.uk
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Episode recorded on 27 July 2021
