Ian Messer

Ian Messer is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in public relations and strategic counsel. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor at Edelman since January 2012, Ian specializes in reputation risk management for corporate clients in Japan, developing proactive and damage limitation programs. Previously, Ian held significant roles at Edelman, including Senior Specialist in Public Sector and Communications Training Director, fostering communications for the Japanese government and coaching c-suite executives. Prior experience includes building a financial PR practice at Weber Shandwick, and contributions to financial PR growth at PRAP Japan Inc. Ian began a career in journalism with reporting roles at Bloomberg and Dow Jones, specializing in Japan's telecommunications and financial sectors. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Japanese from The University of Sheffield and a Post Graduate Diploma in Japanese and Business from SOAS University of London.