Ian McDonnell

Operations Director (utilities & Inland Waterways) at Ground Control Limited

Ian McDonnell has extensive work experience in various leadership roles. Ian started their career at Enterprise Power Services, where they served as a Commercial Manager, responsible for capital projects with major energy companies. Ian then worked at Skanska as a Senior Commercial Manager, overseeing contracts with EDF Energy and several local councils. McDonnell later joined Enterprise Managed Services Ltd as the Head of Commercial, leading the establishment of the Energy Management Business Unit and negotiating strategic partnerships. Ian continued to excel in their career at Amey, where they served as an Account Director for Water Major Projects, managing several frameworks and contracts. Following that, they worked at Serco as an Operations Director in the Justice and Immigration Division, responsible for delivering services to Asylum Seekers. McDonnell then joined Capita as an Operations Director, leading a team responsible for delivering services to NHS England. Currently, they hold the position of Operations Director at Ground Control, overseeing framework contracts for various organizations in the Utilities & Inland Waterways sector. Throughout their career, McDonnell has demonstrated their ability to manage operations, deliver on financial targets, and drive efficiency in service delivery.

Ian McDonnell's education history includes two significant periods of study. In 1994, they attended Preston College where they pursued a GNVQ Advanced Level in Business & Finance. During their time at Preston College, Ian focused their study on Business Administration, Management, and Operations.

In 2015, Ian enrolled in Ferrovial University for Internal Training. At Ferrovial University, they pursued a degree in Asset Management, with a specific focus on Asset Management. The duration of Ian's study at Ferrovial University was one year, indicating a concentrated program of study in their chosen field.

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  • Operations Director (utilities & Inland Waterways)

    April, 2021 - present

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