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Professor Ian Ryder

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Board Member at Dedicated Computing
📍 Greater Portsmouth Area, United Kingdom

Ian Ryder is a board member, visiting professor, and author with 30+ years of international experience in business transformation and strategy. His expertise spans brand management, digital transformation, and customer experience. People often describe him as insightful, strategic, skillful, and knowledgeable. He is an alumnus of IMD in Lausanne.

He is a Freeman of the City of London and recently served as Master of The Worshipful Company of Marketors for 2024. He dedicates time to pro-bono charity work and is a founding director of The Medinge Group, a global brand think-tank.

Unique fact: Ian is a prolific thought leader, having spoken at over 200 international events across four continents and co-authored multiple books on branding.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Location
Greater Portsmouth Area, United Kingdom
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Digital Transformation
Focuses on helping companies navigate major digital transformations, drawing on his leadership experience at firms like Hewlett-Packard and Unisys.
Customer Experience
As a visiting professor at Cranfield University, his work centers on customer journey management and creating responsible, customer-centric brands.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Board Member
Dedicated Computing
11-2018
Professor
Cranfield University
Board Member
Cranfield University
1-2016
Chairman
Brandsmiths
Board Member
CMO Council
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Education
1989 - 1991
IAMP
IMD
Post-Graduate International Management
IMD Lausanne
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