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Chief Executive

Ian is the driving force behind Countryman Fairs’ development strategy, which is taking the company from strength to strength. An avid game fair visitor himself, Ian takes particular interest in the quality of content and overall presentation of each event.

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The high standards that Ian sets for himself and his team have generated record growth for Countryman Fairs in recent years. Ian is an enthusiastic participant in all aspects of country pursuits, and it is his own personal involvement that has motivated him to develop a superb range of innovative competitions that will encourage new interest in field sports.

Here’s a bit more about Ian…

• When’s your birthday? - 5th May - Star sign Taurus
• What are your main interests? – Shooting, hunting, triathlon, cycling, and socialising.
• What you enjoy doing outside work? - I’m a very social person, and like to get out to see my friends and meet people. I play darts for several local teams; enjoy dining out and entertaining my family. I also shoot regularly and enjoy competing in endurance events (when I’m not injured!)
• Something you’d really like to do, a lifelong ambition? - I’d love to race the Ironman Triathlon World Championships in Hawaii, complete the Marathon Des Sables and Himalayan 100 mile Stage Race, and run the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Race in less than 24 hours. I’d also like to hunt the ‘Big 5’ in Africa and get my ‘MacNab’.
• Any other interesting facts about yourself? - I’m actually American, but have lived here most of my life. I was once profiled in Men’s Fitness magazine (funny for those who know me!) and once got caught in the middle of riot during a coup attempt whilst hunting in Guinea, West Africa in 2007.
• If I didn’t work for Countryman Fairs I would be a...? - Big Game Hunter

Quick fire questions!

• Favoutire artist/band - Whitesnake, Aerosmith, The Drifters, Billy Joel.
• Favourite song - Sad But True, Metallica
• Favourite book - The Man-eating Leopard of Rudraprayag – Col. Jim Corbett
• Favourite film - Cool Hand Luke
• Favourite film star - Morgan Freeman
• Favourite drink - Champagne & Sloe Gin
• Favourite food - Sausage, Mash & Onion Gravy
• Favourite sport - Rugby to watch, triathlon for participation.
• Pet hate - Selfish people.
• Pets? - Princess Bonnie the Cocker Spaniel, Henry and Brae the Black Labradors, Tiggy and Oscar the Cats.
• What word describes you? - Determined
• My hero is... WDM 'Karamojo" Bell - the worlds greatest elephant hunter