Ian Birch

Ian Birch is an experienced operations professional with a robust background in management, currently serving as Deputy Site Manager at Next since September 2024. Prior to this role, Ian worked as Operations Manager at JD Sports Fashion from July 2023 to September 2024. Ian has extensive experience in operations management, having held senior positions at Clipper Logistics plc from May 2019 to April 2023, and previously at DHL Supply Chain and Amazon. Ian’s career began in the Royal Air Force, where a foundational role in Supplier Management was held from March 1999 to March 2012.