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Ian Clarke

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Director, Business Development and Client Relations at Sirius Insight
📍 United Kingdom

Ian Clarke is the Director of Business Development at Sirius Insight, leveraging a distinguished 30-year career as a Royal Navy captain. His expertise spans maritime security, strategic leadership, and international diplomacy, including roles at NATO and the British Embassy in Madrid. Colleagues frequently describe him as an outstanding, inspirational, and first-rate leader.

Beyond his professional life, Ian is actively involved in his community as a Parent Governor at Bohunt School in Liphook. He takes great pride in the schools academic achievements and contributes to its strategic direction, demonstrating a strong commitment to education and youth development.

After a three-decade naval career, he successfully transitioned into a key corporate leadership role, specializing in economic warfare and security.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Director, Business Development and Client Relations
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Maritime Security
His current role at Sirius Insight and 30-year Royal Navy career are focused on enhancing maritime surveillance, security, and safeguarding offshore national interests.
Veterans Support
He proudly accepted an award on behalf of his company recognizing their commitment to the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, and cadets.
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Career

Work history

6-2023
Director, Business Development and Client Relations
Sirius Insight
9-2022 - 4-2023
Associate Fellow, Royal Navy Strategic Studies Centre
Royal Navy
10-2019 - 8-2022
Diplomat/Defence Attaché and Board of Management
British Embassy Madrid
11-2016 - 8-2018
Special Advisor
NATO
9-2014 - 11-2016
Executive Officer / Assistant Branch Head
NATO
In the press

Media appearances

Ian Clarke elected to Executive Committee of ADS Group Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG). Featured in Sirius Insight – News Article
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Ian Clarke – Director, Business Development, Sirius Insight (Speaker Biography). Featured in SCEG UK – PDF Biography
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Education
2-2023 - 2-2023
Business Administration and Management
Alliance Manchester Business School
3-2023 - 3-2023
Director Development Programme (In Professional Development)
University of Chester
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