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Joseph Hedges, founder, Rareform Branding:

Ian is a great contributer to the Rareform Branding team, always giving highly thought through ideas and strategies based on quality information. He comes highly recommended.

Lee Bryant, Co-founder and Director, Headshift:

Ian is without doubt one of the smartest people I know, and every conversation with him is rewarding and intriguing in equal measure. I like the way he cuts through the froth that surrounds branding, media and technology, and he has been around long enough to take a measured and sensible view on new developments, ideas and trends. In particular, he has the ability to translate abstract ideas into actionable plans, but he also brings a touch of elan and a strong aesthetic sensibility to bear on everything he does. A joy to work with :)

Johan Engelbrecht, Creative Director, Start Creative

Ian's always ahead of the curve. He was talking about Twitter and social media long before it became huge. A well-read, intelligent and creative individual – with out-of-the -box insights on every subject you can imagine. He's the kind of personality every every company needs to stay fresh and ahead of the curve.

Stef Brown, founder, On Pointe:

I love the way Ian thinks. He's creative and also grounded in reality. His neverending thirst for knowledge, whether it be technology, the arts, or anything in between, means he can make intuitive leaps and connections between things that no one else seems to see, though when he expresses them you can't help but think "of course that's how it should be". He's also immensely approachable and ferocious in fighting for what he believes in. One of the best strategists I've ever come across.

Cheryl Giovannoni, European President, Landor:

Ian is an outstanding thinker. Exeptionally creative and always challenging the boundaries, he will make you think differently about the way you do things, and the way the world works.

Russ Meyer, Chief Strategy Officer, Landor:

Ian is a smart strategic thinker, coming at brand problems with a business perspective. He is also guaranteed to consider a perspective you haven't thought of, making the discussions richer.

Bob Kersten, Director, Strategy, Landor:

Ian consulted on several Barclays initiatives with us over the years. He’s a creative strategist, introducing unique yet relevant and applicable solutions. Consistently offers a fresh, thoughtful and provocative perspective, and is very dialed into current industry and social trends.

Andrew Welch, Executive Director, Landor:

I have worked with Ian on a number of brand strategy programmes. He is fast-thinking, highly productive and has the unique ability to embrace both left and right brain thought to tackle any given problem. I can strongly recommend him.

Cristiana Grether, Senior Designer, Landor:

Ian was always a reference point to go to if we wanted to know more about ar and new trends. He was able to explain and deliver strategy in a very simple, yet brilliant way. Whoever works around him feels constantly inspired by his insights.”

Andrew Bernstein, CEO, Cymfony:

Ian helped us out at Cymfony with strategy and positioning. His work was excellent, great value and thought provoking. Nothing was run of the mill but rather creative, integrated into our overall positioning and made sense from an integration perspective. I would highly recommend him and be pleased to act as a reference.

Nick Forwood, Director, Speedwell Consulting:

In short Ian is inspirational. His knowledge and insight to branding, corporate indentify and B2B marketing is first rate. He helped me cut through the corporate froth and indentify the onsiders and outsiders. He is an expert listerner and can understand the salient facts. In my absence he was a guardian angel to my team. I would reccommend Ian.

Andrew Missingham, Owner, Independent Creative Consultancy:

Ian is one of the smartest people I know. He effortlessly synthesises the technical and scientific worlds of digital technology, and the creative worlds of the arts. I call on Ian when I have a complex issue that I am working on that needs another perspective. Ian's views are always fresh, razor-sharp, lateral, funny and helpful, and always take the projects I'm working on forward.

Simon Burrett, independent copywriter:

Ian is great to work with because he knows what he's doing! Believe me, that's getting rarer in the jargonised world where more initiates are thrust onto a roundabout where they experience everything, and in their dizzyness, retain very little. He's great fun to work work with and 'get's it' when there's an idea around that doesn't just talk about solutions, empowerment, engagement, being robust...need I go on? I'd work with him anytime. Whether that's a plus or a minus, who knows..? But if you're thinking of working with him - do it!