Ian Parkes

Ian Parkes has a diverse work experience spanning from 2006 to the present. Ian began their career as a Marketing Manager at Kraft Foods in October 2006 and continued in this role until October 2009. From there, they joined Purity Brewing Co as the Head of Marketing and Events, contributing to the company's success in producing quality craft beers until January 2017. Ian then served as an Advisor to SNACK Brand from March 2020 to May 2021. In 2015, they became an Advisor and later Chief Brand Officer at Yotme, working to create a successful brand and product platform until July 2021. In 2017, Ian joined create great things as a Brand Director, collaborating with a variety of clients on design and digital projects until December 2021. Most recently, in 2018, Ian co-founded Stockpress, a file management platform, where they continue to innovate and streamline file storage and usage for teams.

Ian Parkes attended the University of Southampton from 2002 to 2006, where they pursued a degree in Geography and International Relations. During their time at the university, they focused on the study of Human Geography and International Relations.