About

Volans Consulting was founded by Ian Volans who has been working as an independent consultant since 2005.

Ian entered the mobile industry in 1985, at a start-up called Vodafone in the year in which it launched its original analogue (1G) cellular phone service in the UK.

A strategic thinker, Ian has extensive and varied hands-on experience:

  • Devising and implementing multi-faceted communications programmes to engage diverse stakeholder groups
  • Media, analyst and investor relations
  • Public affairs
  • Freelance writing
  • Analysis and research
  • Crisis-management
  • Employee communications and change-management
  • Brand identity development
  • Conference production and event management
  • Sponsorship management

Ian started his career in Brussels and has more recently worked with global membership organisations in the mobile industry and with organisers of some of the world’s largest trade shows: he is very comfortable working in multi-cultural and international environments.

When sport is such an important part of the media landscape, sports rights assume a new significance in shaping the content strategies of broadcasters, telecoms companies and online service providers.  Ian Volans’ understanding of sport extends beyond that of a fan having hands-on experience of working on large, international sporting events.

Find out more about some of Volans Consulting’s assignments and skills, experience and insights.