I was Ian’s manager at the ABC for 9 years and in that time I appreciated is grace under pressure, creative problem solving and passion for regional communities. He has that rare ability to pull people together around a project or idea and keep them together as progress is made.
His leadership style invites contributions from those around, but equally he will seek out the views and experience of others as a way of ensuring a strong result. His long career in regional media, offers those he works with a different insight, builds success and access to some great contacts.