Ian has been involved in the mobilization of professionals to serve in Creative Access Nations in East Asia since 2010. He was in the leadership team in the Hong Kong headquarter of the Christion NGO, responsible for international mobilization and partnership from 2010 till 2014. He is currently based in Singapore.

He graduated with a MA in Inter-Cultural Studies in 2006 from Singapore Bible College before joining his alma mater as the Director for Development from July 2006 till May 2009. He was responsible for fund raising and church relation. Ian studied accountancy in Melbourne, Australia, and has served many years in the banking and finance industry, sales & marketing as well as general management for more than 20 years.

He likes to take long walks, watch international news and sports. Ian is married to Madeleine who serves alongside him in the ministry.