Ian Parker

I help UK and multinational SMEs achieve sustainable growth, stronger performance and better governance.

As a Non-Executive, Board Advisor and hands-on transformation leader for 30+ years, I have guided boards, founder-owners and management teams through pivotal phases of change while protecting value. My experience spans privately owned, family-run, PE-backed and listed international businesses, typically in technical, manufacturing and B2B environments.

I bring a collaborative approach to successful business leadership, guiding management teams and engaging with key business stakeholders, customers and third parties at all levels to deliver sustainable business outcomes.

My style remains consistent: pragmatic, people-focused and grounded in real-world business dynamics. I provide constructive challenge, clear-eyed strategic insight and supportive stewardship – helping leadership teams build capability, sharpen decision-making and strengthen governance.

I have first-hand knowledge of being under the spotlight when things don’t go to plan and the particular challenges such events can bring to owners, customers, funders, management and employees.

I have an MBA from Cranfield School of Management and an Honours BSc (Biochemistry) from the University of St Andrews.

I am a Fellow of The Institute for Turnaround (The IFT) and have served as Chairman of the IFT Midlands Region and the IFT Manufacturing and Supply Chain Special Interest Group (SIG). I am also a Member of Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation.

I have been married for over 35 years and have three sons.