A lawyer by profession, Ian has been involved in the maritime industry since the early stages of his career. Following an initial period on the Board of Directors at Freeport Terminal Malta from 1992 to 1996, he was appointed Senior Legal Manager of the major transhipment port of Malta Freeport.

Throughout his tenure of office there he decisively contributed on various sectors- client (Shipping Lines) contracts, dispute resolution, equipment acquisition negotiations up to commissioning, human resource engagement conditions, port work services sourcing and industrial dispute resolution.

Ian's industry knowledge is complemented by appointments on EU panels as representative of Maltese national bodies.

Ian graduated as a Doctor of Laws from the University of Malta.