Ian Rowe

Director Business Development at GCSEPod

Ian Rowe has over 27 years of work experience in various sales and management roles. Ian is currently the Head of Sales at SoundbiteLearning, a role they started in October 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Soundbitelearning UK Ltd from 2017, where they served as the Director of Business Development.

From 2014 to 2016, Ian worked at GL Assessment as the Sales Director. During their time there, they were responsible for managing a sales team and implementing strategies that led to a doubling of annual revenue growth over two years. Ian also restructured the commission scheme, recruited new staff, and won new business to expand the customer base.

Before GL Assessment, Ian worked at GL Education from 2009 to 2013 as the General Manager of GL Performance. Ian operated at a board level and was involved in sourcing suppliers, expanding sales into the international market, and identifying strategic partners for growth. Prior to GL Education, they worked at Kirkland Rowell as a General Manager, where they played a key role in preparing the business for sale and leading the company during a time of change.

Ian's earlier work experience includes roles at Meda Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo, and Janssen-Cilag, where they held various sales and management positions. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in sales and business development.

Overall, Ian Rowe has demonstrated a successful track record in sales, management, and business development throughout their career.

Ian Rowe attended King Edward VI from 1980 to 1987, however, it is not specified if they obtained a degree or pursued a specific field of study. From 1987 to 1991, they attended The University of Edinburgh where they earned a Bachelor of Science Honors degree in Pharmacology.

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  • Director Business Development

    April, 2017 - present