Ian Peoples


Before his career in the private sector, Ian completed a distinguished 23-year tenure in the United States Army, where he served in various special operations and special forces units. He retired as a lieutenant colonel and gained a reputation for achieving operational excellence in complex, high-stakes environments. He is passionate about developing and empowering individuals and building cohesive, efficient, high-performing teams.

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