Ian Edwards

Three people whom I consider my mentors have given me advice that I try to follow every day.

First, David Ashcroft, the headmaster of my old school, suggested that it’s not so much the ‘doing’ that counts. Rather, what comes afterwards – the outcome – is the true measure of performance.

My second mentor, Michael Wolff, designer and creative genius, a person full of warmth, curiosity and imagination, says his purpose is to help his clients expand their horizons, grow their businesses and enrich their customers’ lives. Every day we try to do the same – often helped and guided by Michael.

My third mentor is Iain More, who is the reason I work in philanthropy. Advisor, counsellor, mentor and friend, Iain’s values of fairness, quality, engagement and responsiveness are at the heart of all we try to do today.

Areas of expertise

Strategic advice; campaigns; major gifts; coaching; and public speaking.

More clients

Audencia Nantes School of Management; British School of Paris; Cambridge University Boat Club; Carbon Disclosure Project; Ecole Polytechnique; Freie Universität Berlin; HEC-ULg (Liège); Helsinki School of Economics; K.U.Leuven; Leaders’ Quest; Moorfields Eye Charity; Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Supélec (Gif-sur-Yvette); University College London; University of Oxford.

Before More

Executive Director of Development, INSEAD; Director of Development, Shrewsbury School; Partner E.D. & F. Man Ltd.; MA Emmanuel College, Cambridge; also former chair of CASE Europe board.

Outside More

Director of Nizkor UK, an international human rights NGO; director of Timelapse Library Limited; Liveryman Worshipful Company of World Traders and Freeman of the City of London; CASE Crystal Apple Holder for teaching excellence; appreciating France (where I live) and French wine; poor but aspirational golf; hill walking and climbing; and a desire to get back to flying – one day.