Ian Pierson

Ian Pierson has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies.

From 2019 to present, they worked at Unibuddy, initially as a Customer Success Manager and later as a Senior Customer Success Manager.

In 2018, they co-founded and served as the Director of SPW Careers, where they launched "Futurewise International," an international careers program for schools and students.

From 2016 to 2018, Ian Pierson held the role of International Regional Director at Inspiring Futures Careers, and concurrently served as a Board Member at Career Ready.

Prior to that, from 2012 to 2016, they worked at the University of Sussex as a Business Relationship Manager and later as a Placement Manager. Their responsibilities included managing corporate partnerships, designing and implementing employability initiatives, and overseeing mentoring programs. Notable achievements include writing the first Employer Engagement strategy for the School and establishing a Business Advisory Board.

Ian Pierson's education history includes a Bachelor's Degree in BA English Language and Linguistics from the University of Sussex, which they obtained from 2005 to 2008. Ian also holds a Level 6 Diploma in Careers Information, Advice and Guidance from The Open University, which they completed from 2012 to 2014. In terms of high school education, Ian attended Park College from 2003 to 2005, where they pursued A2 Levels, and before that, they attended Willingdon Community College from 2001 to 2003, where they completed their GCSEs. Additionally, Ian has obtained several certifications, such as PRINCE2® 2017 Foundation & Practitioner from AXELOS Global Best Practice in September 2020, Career Mark Advisor and Assessor from Quality in Careers in September 2017, Emotional Intelligence Counsellor from JCA Global Ltd in August 2017, Psychometric Profiling Practitioner from Futurewise in August 2016, Level 6 Careers Consultant from Career Development Institute in May 2014, and Customer Success for Impact from Winning by Design in March 2022.