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Ian Traynor MBA CDir

Pioneer · DISC type DIS
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
Personality Overview

How Ian shows up

Friendly But Fast
Decisive But Friendly
Dynamic But Sincere

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Priorities

Topics Ian cares about

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
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
8-1993 - 11-1996
MBA
Glasgow Caledonian University
2006 - 2008
Chartered Director & Fellow of IoD
IOD Pall Mall London
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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