Ian has worked in the industry for 23 years and joing Airedale catering in 2000, where he became more specifically involved in selling of commercial catering equipment.
As Sales Director, Ian is responsible for the ongoing back up and support to a team of eight field salespeople enabling them to deal with any sales enquiries. This has also been taking and collating client briefings, through to design stage and permutation thereof of the proposals.
Ian has experience working in all market sectors including hotels (including banqueting & conferencing), restaurants, healthcare as well as universities and colleges.
Some key clients include DeVere Hotels, Best Western Hotels, Initial Style Conferences, Pizza Express, Bupa Care Homes, Housing 21, Chester University, Stockton Riverside College, Blackburn College and Main Contractors such as Carillion, Wilmott Dixon and Mowlem to name but a few.