Ian Burke
About Ian Burke
Ian Burke is a Senior Business Development Representative at Alida, focusing on new business initiatives in collaboration with Amazon. He has a diverse background in business development, recruitment, and sales across various organizations in Canada.
Work at Alida
Ian Burke has been with Alida since 2022, currently serving as the Business Development Team Lead. In this role, he focuses on leading new business initiatives, particularly in collaboration with Amazon. His responsibilities include engaging with UX research, insights, and product teams to facilitate better decision-making by connecting them with the right audiences. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at Alida, including Sales Development Representative and Business Development Representative.
Previous Experience
Before joining Alida, Ian Burke worked at Home Instead Senior Care as a Recruitment Coordinator from 2017 to 2020. He also served as an Administrative Assistant at the same organization from 2016 to 2017. His experience includes a role as a Supervising Agent and Financial Advisor at SK Agencies - American Income Life Canada from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he worked as a Sales Associate at Canadian Tire from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Ian Burke studied at Halifax Grammar School, where he achieved the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma from 2008 to 2013. His educational background has contributed to his expertise in business development and recruitment, enabling him to effectively support teams in making informed decisions.
Focus Areas
In his current role at Alida, Ian Burke emphasizes the importance of engaging the right people at the right time. His work is centered around enhancing the decision-making processes of UX research and product teams by providing them with valuable insights and connections.