Ian is an accomplished CIO with a bold vision for reshaping the future of the property and construction industry through data, technology, and innovation. As a member of the WT Executive Leadership Team, Ian leads the company’s global digital transformation strategy, bridging the gap between traditional quantity surveying and next-generation digital services.
With over three decades of experience across Australia, the UK, and the Middle East, Ian is passionate about delivering high-impact outcomes for clients through advanced technology platforms, AI-powered analytics, BIM services, and digital cost solutions. He is responsible for driving WT’s evolution into a dual-focused consultancy: enhancing internal productivity while developing revenue-generating digital services for the global market.
Under Ian’s leadership, WT has delivered some of the most ambitious digital programs in the industry, including the rollout of Orion, WT’s enterprise data lake; ProClaim, a digital claims management tool used across hundreds of projects; and Apollo, a proprietary AI assistant trained on construction data. These innovations have transformed how clients access insights on cost, risk, and performance in real time.
Ian oversees an international team of software engineers, data scientists, BIM specialists, and analysts working across WT’s key markets, including Australia, Saudi Arabia, India, and North America. His strategic focus on efficiency, integration, and data democratization ensures clients benefit from intelligent, scalable solutions that solve real-world problems.
Ian holds a Bachelor of Construction Management and a Master of Economics, equipping him with a unique combination of commercial insight, analytical rigour, and technical leadership. He is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of digital talent within the built environment.