Ian C. Howe

Ian C. Howe's work experience includes serving as the Chief Commercial Officer at Nanofilm Technologies International Limited since June 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the Chief Executive Officer at Additive Industries from April 2021 to May 2023. Ian C. also has experience as the Head of Business Line and Director of Sales, Precision Components at Oerlikon Balzers from November 2014 to March 2021 and November 2012 to April 2016, respectively. Before joining Oerlikon Balzers, Howe held the position of Global Marketing Director at Höganäs AB from June 2010 to October 2012. Ian C. also served as the Director of Application Development / M&A at North American Hoganas from November 2006 to May 2010. Earlier in their career, Howe worked at Höganäs AB in various roles, including Marketing Manager Components, Manager Tech Center Europe, Area Sales & Marketing Manager - Direct Sales, and Global Tech Support Engineer. Their career began as a Metallurgist at GKN Sinter Metals UK in April 1992, where they worked until June 1996.

Ian C. Howe has a MBA from The Open University, with a focus on Strategy, Marketing, and Finance, which was obtained from 2006 to 2009. Ian C. also has a Masters degree in Engineering from The Open University, obtained from 1997 to 2001. Prior to that, they earned a HND in Metallurgy from Sandwell College from 1992 to 1996. Ian's secondary education was completed at Hagley Park High School from 1985 to 1989. In addition to their degrees, they have obtained additional certifications including a MEng from The Open University in 2016, and another MBA from the Open University Business School in 2009.