“There can be few managers across the globe with Ian Evans’ skills, knowledge and experience”
Ian Evans is an internationally known Director and General Manager with wide experience of management within the drinks industry, FMCG and Government.
He is results-orientated, with energy and enthusiasm and brings a positive and dynamic approach to management.
He’s also a skilled negotiator and influential communicator, with proven achievements in leading complex change.
This is what others say about the value Ian has added to their businesses.
“A breath of fresh air in the drinks consultancy world”
Hannah Fisher, co-founder The Start-Up Drinks Lab
I cannot recommend Ian Evans highly enough. Ian helped us through a particularly challenging time in our business when we were unsure strategically where we wanted to be.
With just one facility visit and one meeting, Ian got right to the heart of the actual challenge (which we didn’t even know) then worked with us to map out the solution.
Regularly checking in and offering advice after the initial project was complete, Ian is so enthusiastic and gave us fresh new excitement for our business’ future direction. We look forward to Ian being involved in key projects going forward.
“A guiding light”
Angus Morrison, co-founder Distilled Solutions
Ian has been an extremely valuable asset in our business development.
Through his detailed knowledge across all aspects of the industry and his high level of professionalism he has been a guiding light for our company’s journey over the past 3 years.
“There can be few managers across the globe with Ian’s skills, knowledge and experience”
Brian Sharp, Scottish Courage and William Grant & Sons
I worked alongside Ian at Scottish & Newcastle and William Giant & Sons and can vouch for his huge experience across brewing, distilling, packaging and logistics disciplines.
Whether pioneering backhauling in the UK beer market, helping to build and manage one of the most significant whiskey distilleries in Ireland or improving yields in distilleries from Scotland to Mexico, there won’t be many challenges or issues Ian hasn’t met and managed over the last 30 years.
Ian delivers without fuss, operating with style and grace. He’ll make you laugh too.
“An extraordinary leader”
Kevin Murphy, ex Flying Colours, Protocol and The Foundry
In my advertising career I have been lucky enough to work with some very knowledgeable and tenacious people, Ian is one of those.
A great communicator from briefing through the complexity of the ever-changing requirements of a project, the team are always informed and kept up to date with his steady hand.
A great team builder, with care for everyone top to bottom, he motivates people both internally and externally.
A brilliant and astute co-ordinator, nothing happens that he isn’t aware of, or has given his blessing too, from the overview to the detail of any issue.
He is highly driven, when the chips are down or timescales need to be achieved, he knows how to get that extra 10% out of his team, he always leads from the front and is very much admired.
He is highly knowledgeable about his Industry. Ian has the innate ability to see how the final piece will be, no matter how winding the road, while always keeping an eye on budgets.
An amazing temperament. Ian is always fun, stimulating, understanding and inspiring.
I would highly recommend Ian on any project, large or small. His insights, technical knowhow, global contacts, wisdom and sense of fun will help bring any project in on time and within budget.
Please visit Ian’s LinkedIn profile for a summary of his career to date.