Prior to founding Vulcan, Ian's experience in directing large operations included: leading an EY team in restructuring functions in Ford of Europe as part of a turnaround strategy addressing $2bn per quarter losses before moving to a loss-making European ISP helping to take it to break-even in 18 months. He has created and led specialist teams in the execution of $6bn+ health-sector projects, delivering substantial service developments in the UK and the Middle East. Ian has held non-executive and advisory roles in the NHS, dermal testing and digital-health businesses. Currently he is a Director of a listed wellness business and holds advisory roles with IT, Logistics and Health businesses in the UK & Asia.
John is a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. He is on the Board of Directors at London Finance & Investment Group Plc.
John was previously employed as an Independent Non-Executive Director by RSA Insurance Group Plc, Non-Executive Director by Provident Financial Plc, Chairman by DX Services Plc, Non-Executive Director by HomeServe Plc, Non-Executive Director by Parity plc, Executive Director by Prudential Plc, CEO of BPB Industries Plc, CEO of Provincial Group Plc, Chairman at Prolific Plc, General Director at The Automobile Association Limited and a Governor at Royal Ballet School
Darren is the CEO of CMG Cleantech S.A (CMG). The company was established to develop clean hydrogen and solar technology to assist individuals, organisations and nations alleviate their environmental impact and meet ambitious 2030 and 2050 carbon neutrality goals.
In addition Darren is the Director of UK based engineering firms Aftech Engineering Ltd and Dorset Aluminium Products Ltd.
Alongside the engineering portfolio Darren founded Taylor Made Franchising which owns outright and has partial ownership of ten successful franchising businesses across the UK.
Darrren is experienced in mergers and acquisitions and turnarounds. He has well developed skills in supporting SME owners with successful exits, business planning, account and contract management.
Neil is a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. He is on the board of Agriterra Limited (AIM) and Block Commodities Limited (AQSE Growth Market) and Global Web Pay Limited.
As well as providing CFO consulting to offshore AIM listed groups with business activities in agricultural, health and natural resources in Africa, he also brings to the Board specialised capital restructuring experience from his role as Group Finance Director of Earthport Plc. Previously Neil held senior financial positions at First Technology plc, the international automotive safety and sensing manufacturing group.