Ian Ellison

Ian supports CISL executive, graduate and online training programmes. Formerly he led Sustainability in Product Development with Jaguar Land Rover. At JLR Ian and his team supported the development of large-scale circular economy projects, the use of science to drive sustainable product development and business strategy culminating in the development of JLRs first electric vehicle.

Ian Ellison supports a variety of CISL programmes, including executive, graduate and online training. Formerly he was Chief Engineer for Sustainability with Jaguar Land Rover. At JLR Ian and his team supported the development of large-scale circular economy projects, the use of science to drive sustainable product development and business strategy and the development of JLRs first electric vehicle. 

Prior to that Ian was Corporate Responsibility Director for a European JV in the Aerospace and Defence sector. Previous roles with that company included Strategic Change Director and Head of Systems & Strategy. Ian has a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is a Chartered Engineer, Chartered Management Accountant, Chartered IT Professional and Fellow of the British Computer Society. Ian’s early career included work in the software, electronics and nano-technology sectors. 

Ian has been a Tutor on the Value Chain Stream of PCSB since cohort 1.  He is also course designer and head Tutor for CISLs Sustainable Supply Chain Management online 8-week course.  He is also and alumnus of the PCSB and CISL Masters programme.