Ian Davis

Ian graduated from Balliol College at the University of Oxford with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and spent his early career at Bowater before joining McKinsey & Company in 1979. He was Managing Partner of McKinsey’s practice in the UK and Ireland from 1996 until 2003 when he was appointed Chairman and worldwide Managing Director. During his tenure at McKinsey, which spanned over 30 years, Ian served as a consultant to a variety of global organisations across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. He had responsibility for the oversight of McKinsey clients and services in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa and demonstrated expertise in the consumer products and retail industries. After his retirement in 2010, Ian remained as Senior Partner Emeritus of McKinsey & Company and continues to hold this role today. Ian also served as a Non-Executive Board Member for the Cabinet Office, undertaking the role of lead Non-Executive Board Member from 2015 to 2016, before stepping down in March 2016.