Ian began his career in the sports construction industry in 1989 with a background in civil engineering. Ian worked with the Casey Group. Projects were undertaken throughout the UK constructing synthetic track and field facilities, including the 1991 World student games facilities. In 2003 he started his own sports engineering business and became a reliable and favored contractor for some of the leading sports construction businesses, including Tarkett. In 2011 Ian was asked to join Tarkett. He became Vice-President of Tarkett Sports, located in Montreal, Canada. In 2019 he became Senior Vice President. Ian has responsibility for International sales and operations of Tarkett Sports products and businesses and is also the Managing Director of Tarkett BV, the Hybrid business within Tarkett Sports.