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Ian Traynor MBA CDir

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Non-Exec Chairman at Northpoint Ltd UK
📍 Christleton, England, United Kingdom

Ian Traynor is a Chartered Director with over 35 years of experience serving as a Non-Executive Chairman and Board Advisor through his consultancy, Luminate Ventures. Holding an MBA, he specializes in guiding businesses through growth, mergers, and strategic exits. People who have worked with him describe him as passionate, pragmatic, and results-driven.

He is a notable expert in and advocate for Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) as a beneficial model for business succession.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Non-Exec Chairman
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Christleton, England, United Kingdom
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Employee Ownership
He is a vocal advocate for Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), frequently highlighting their tax benefits and positive impact on business culture.
Board Governance
As a Chartered Director and Non-Exec Chairman for multiple companies, he focuses on strategy, corporate governance, risk, and financial controls.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Non-Exec Chairman
Northpoint Ltd UK
11-2023
iNED
Northpoint Ltd UK
10-2024
Member of the Business Advisory Board (BAB)
Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington
4-2021 - 10-2024
C&W LEP Performance & Investment Board sub committee
Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington
11-2021
NExD Pro-Networks limted
Pro-Networks Ltd
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Education
8-1993 - 11-1996
MBA
Glasgow Caledonian University
2006 - 2008
Chartered Director & Fellow of IoD
IOD Pall Mall London
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