Speakers

Ian is passionate about mathematics, computing, batteries and climate protection. He’s excited by an electrified future but frustrated by the barriers imposed by current battery technologies. In response, he began researching lithium-ion batteries at Imperial College London in 2015. In 2019 he graduated with a PhD in the topic, deep expertise of physics-based battery models and experience consulting to a range of industries on vehicle-electrification. Today, he merges his passions at Breathe, where he and his team are working to overcome those barriers. In his role as CEO, Ian is responsible for Breathe’s corporate vision, strategic direction, company operations and commercial project delivery. Outside of work, he enjoys competing in motorsport and triathlons. Since 2019 he prepares, runs and drives a Formula Ford in events such as the Walter Hayes Trophy at Silverstone.