Ian Spearing recently concluded his tenure at EY, where he served for over 6 years as the former Global Innovation and Technology Leader. In this role, he effectively spearheaded key company and industry strategic initiatives. Renowned for his expertise, Ian collaborated closely with startups and was acknowledged as a best practitioner by BTN in 2023. With a rich background in managing large, multi-discipline teams across innovation, technology, sales, and marketing, Ian has previously held positions at prominent companies including British Airways, Amadeus, Eurostar, and other notable technology firms. Ian is currently serving as the Joint Vice Chair of Strategy for the ITM board. Additionally, he is engaged in co-founding a startup focused on travel profile management, leveraging his wealth of industry knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to drive innovation in the travel sector.

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