Iain has 25 years’ experience in the education sector with a particular focus on the commercial interface. Between November 2009 and July 2020, he held a range of executive roles with Navitas Ltd, including as Chief Commercial Officer. From 2007 through to November 2009 Iain was the Chief Executive Officer and Fund Manager of Campus Living Villages Fund, where he led the expansion into the UK market and growth across Australia, New Zealand and the US.

Iain has held executive roles with two public universities – as CFO and Director Business Development with the University of Western Sydney, and Managing Director of the commercial arm (Access MQ Ltd) and Assistant Vice-Chancellor with Macquarie University.

With significant experience in innovation and new ventures, Iain has participated in many business start-ups as a founder, director and mentor. His relationship with MultiLit began in 2002, being responsible for its operations as a university commercial project, and in 2006 with his fellow Founders, facilitated the establishment of MultiLit as a spin-off company of Macquarie University.

From January 2021, Iain became more active in leading MultiLit Pty Ltd as its Managing Director.