VP, Americas
ICEF
As VP, Americas at ICEF, Ian has nearly 15 years' experience working with institutions in effectively using agents to maximize international student recruitment. Ian’s background has made him an open-minded, multi-lingual and globally aware citizen of the world. He holds a BA with Honours from the University of Leeds and initially worked in the publishing industry with Time Inc. in London. He subsequently was involved in international student fairs in Brazil for 3 years before joining ICEF in 2009 and then moving to Barcelona in 2010 where he is still based today. At ICEF, Ian has contributed to the development of comprehensive internationalisation programmes, particularly in North America. He is a frequent public speaker, helping to shape the discourse on agent use and ethical recruitment practices. Ian gained a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Philosophy from the University of Leeds in the UK in 2005. He speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese and is based in Barcelona.
Navigating Geopolitical Shifts and Reasserting U.S. Leadership in International Student Recruitment
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST