Ian Edwards

Ian Edwards is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic roles across the media and technology sectors. Currently serving as the Chair of the Board of Trustees at Media Trust since October 2018, Edwards has also been the Head of Connection Planning & Group Vertical Director for FMCG, Autos, and Telco at Meta since July 2015, where the focus is on maximizing value for brands and agencies. Previous positions include Strategy Director at Mediaedge:cia, Managing Partner - Head of Strategy, People & Culture at Vizeum, and Comms Planner at both Carat and MediaCom. Edwards began a career as a Financial Analyst at Accenture and holds a B.Sc. in Psychology and an MA in Cognitive Evolution from The University of Reading, along with an Executive Diploma in Artificial Intelligence for Business from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, where a distinction was achieved.