Dr Ian Canadine FCILT OBE, Director

Ian trained as a Chemical Engineer and, after attaining Chartered status, spent many years with ICI in research, techno-commercial and management roles in production and distribution. His final post was Head of Distribution Advisory Group with worldwide responsibilities.

He chaired the Distribution Policy Committee of the European Chemical Federation and served on many Government and industry committees and advisory groups.

On retiring from ICI, Ian became Director-General of the Institute of Logistics, steering it through a period of major expansion, which culminated in its merger with the Chartered Institute of Transport to become the Institute of Logistics and Transport.

He retired from the position of Chief Executive of the ILT in January 2000, and was awarded the OBE for services to the Institute in the 2001 New Year’s Honours List.

Ian both chairs and presents at many national and international conferences. His consultancy experience spans quality assurance, safety audits and environmental issues, process strategy and project management.