Ian O'Doherty

Meet Ian, our dynamic Non-Executive Director at Hudson & Hayes. With a wealth of experience as a seasoned CEO and Chair, Ian has set the direction, built leadership teams, turned around performance, and delivered exceptional results. From the financial services sector to hospitality and consumer industries across the UK, Europe, and the US, Ian’s leadership has helped businesses flourish by focusing on strong workplace cultures.

Whether serving on the board of a UK licensed bank or leading industry bodies, Ian brings a people-first approach to transforming businesses. He’s passionate about helping individuals and organisations grow, driving cultural, digital, and operational transformations. With a deep belief in values-led, behaviour-driven leadership, Ian has navigated crises and steered companies towards success, even in challenging times such as the pandemic.

Ian’s focus is on empowering people to achieve great things by fostering environments where everyone can thrive. Whether leading the way on employee engagement or advising on strategic growth, Ian makes work both meaningful and enjoyable!