Ian was the Principal Economist at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London, and was Vice President of the World Bank. As well as this, he was the Vice-Chair of the Oxford Martin Commission for Future Generations, which brought together 19 international leaders from government, business, academia, media and civil society to address the growing short-term preoccupations of modern politics and business, and identify ways of overcoming today’s gridlock in key international negotiations.
A highly regarded and respected individual, Ian has published over 50 articles and 20 books from throughout his career. These include Globalization for Development: Meeting New Challenges (Oxford University Press, 2012), Exceptional People: How Migration Shaped our World Will Define our Future (Princeton University Press, 2011) The Pursuit of Development: Economic Growth, Social Change and Ideas (Oxford University Press, 2016).
Furthermore, he has experience in the media industry, having appeared on all major broadcasters. He has had the opportunity to appear on his own documentary shows, such as the BBC series After the Crash and Will AI Kill Development? An expert in his field, Ian has appeared at a variety of speaking events, offering insights and advice on a range of topics. The academic is a highly popular addition to any event, being able to cater to all audience types.
