Ian Watson

Ian Watson has extensive experience in learning and development, starting with their current role as Director of Learning and Development at PizzaExpress. Prior to that, they served as the Group Head of Learning & Development at The Snowfox Group.

Ian's career includes significant achievements at Academy Doctor, where they worked as the Managing Director. In this role, they successfully developed a consultancy supporting start-ups to large global businesses in growing profitably. Ian also designed and facilitated a senior leadership program at Papergraphics, resulting in a management restructure and significant labor savings.

Before Academy Doctor, Ian held various positions at Pret A Manger, including Group Head of Pret Academy, Global Head of Food Development, Regional Training & Development Manager, Coffee & Hot Drinks Manager, Area Training Manager, and Assistant General Manager. In these roles, they were responsible for creating and implementing award-winning learning and development programs, managing global employees, leading teams, and driving food innovation and quality.

Overall, Ian Watson's work experience demonstrates their expertise in learning and development, business support consultancy, and driving growth and success in the food industry.

Ian Watson attended Oxford Brookes University from 1992 to 1993, where they obtained a HCIMA Professional Diploma in Hospitality Administration/Management.