Ian joined WJEC in 2002. As Chief Executive, he provides overall strategic leadership for the company, working closely with the WJEC Board of Directors. He is also a Board Member of the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and represents WJEC in a range of external settings.

When he joined WJEC, Ian was initially appointed as Deputy Director for the National Grid for Learning project, before becoming Assistant Director for IT Service Management and Collaboration.

Prior to joining WJEC, Ian was Education IT Manager for a local authority, where he was responsible for the strategic development and implementation of technology that supported both administration and more importantly, teaching and learning.