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Ian Wilms

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Director at ACADA - Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association
📍 Canada

Ian Wilms is a serial entrepreneur and technology executive, currently serving as the Co-Founder and CEO of SeafarerAI. A graduate of McMaster University and a former Naval Warfare Officer, his career includes 14 years at IBM and founding multiple ventures. He is also a Director at the Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association.

Outside of his corporate roles, Ian is a creative author who co-founded Brushalot Inc. , a global childrens dental health brand. He authored the award-winning childrens book, "Brushalot: The Tale of Tooth Fairy, " to educate children on proper dental care. He and his wife Kim have three children.

He is an award-winning childrens book author, a unique accomplishment for a CEO in the AI and defence sectors.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Canada
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Maritime AI Technology
As CEO of SeafarerAI, he leads the development of AI-driven solutions to monitor environmental risks and enhance security for ports and coastlines.
Aerospace & Defence
Serves as a Director for the Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association, reflecting his deep involvement in the industry.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Director
ACADA - Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association
4-2023
CEO, Co-Founder
SeafarerAI
8-2019 - 3-2023
Co-Founder, Chairman
Brushalot Inc.
1-2017 - 8-2019
Co-Founder, Vice President Government Affairs, Board Member
The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings
1-2015 - 1-2017
Vice President Sales and Marketing
Energy Advantage
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Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA
McMaster University
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