Ian Cairns

Ian Cairns is a seasoned product and design leader with extensive experience in the tech industry. Currently serving as CEO and Co-Founder of Freeplay since December 2022, Cairns previously held the position of VP of Product & Design at Firstbase, where the mission focused on enhancing the remote work experience. Prior roles at Twitter included Director of Product for the Developer Platform, where strategic shifts were made in engaging developers, along with senior product management roles aimed at business messaging, monetization opportunities, and data strategy. Cairns also contributed to Gnip as a Product Manager prior to its acquisition by Twitter, and advised on product strategy in the govtech sector at Watershed Strategy. Early career experiences include project management at Development Seed and research roles at Good Works Group. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Summer Programme in English Literature at the University of Oxford.