Ian Golding

Part of the IT Leaders 100 - a list of the most influential IT leaders in the UK in 2024.

Ian is a professional interim CIO and board advisor, working across multiple sectors and geographies. He has more than 20 years experience leading IT, in roles ranging from four months to 15 years.

Ian has led organisations including the RNLI, Natural History Museum and Unite Students, navigating them through growth phases and helping them to develop digital strategies.

Ian has a passion for fostering collaboration and innovation to exploit the benefits of technology and data in permanent, interim, fractional and private consulting roles. He is a Fellow of The Institute of Directors, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a Fellow of the IET and a Chartered Professional Fellow of The BCS. He is also an investor who mentors digital startups. By devoting time to helping emerging businesses, his aim is to help grow the digital ecosystem.