A UNIQUE TALENT, IAN IS A VERSATILE PERFORMER with a wealth of knowledge in a wide range of disiplines. Ian trained at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama when he was 21 and like so many other Actors he soon realised there were far more Actors than Roles, so the more versatile you were and the more real life experience you could draw from, the more work would be available.

Ian went out to work in the "real world" and began by training as a hairdresser at Vidal Sassoon in London. As a talented and creative hair designer Ian worked at Vidal Sassoon in London where he spent a demanding time as a member of the Artistic Team. Moving on to L'Oreal he worked as a Technical Trainer teaching and presenting business to business, at press and Company launches and to the public.

He has compered and hosted at the L'Oreal Colour Trophy Finals at The Albert Hall, Toni and Guy Roadshows, Gala Fashion Shows which eventuallly lead him to become an Image Consultant for The Lucie Clayton School of Modelling & Grooming.

At Lucie Clayton, Ian taught debutants about hair, make-up, deportment and etiquette, he has taught business skills & correct business dress to management and workforce. He instructs in the etiquette needed when Americans wish to deal with the Japanese or Russians wish to work with the British, he has shown Military Cadets conversation techniques and even taught a minor Royal how to exit a Range Rover in a kilt without showing the crown jewels!

 Ian has worked on photographic, catwalk and live events and built up an armoury of knowledge about style, manners and correct form both in the Corporate Arena and in Private. Ian also has links with the Fashion industry working as an assistant designer for Jenny Burgess and has also worked in the Health and Fitness Industry on Training and Marketing for Cannons Health Clubs. He is well read, speaks French & Spanish, has walked on Fire, run the London Marathon and is always up for a challenge. In any role he shows commitment and determination to be the best and to deliver the Director's Vision. His mantra is always......CONCEIVE, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE.