Ian Stone
About Ian Stone
Ian Stone is a Category Manager at Other World Computing, specializing in memory cards, readers, and SSDs. He has extensive experience in sales and business development, having held leadership positions at various technology companies, including GNARBOX and FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation.
Current Role at Other World Computing
Ian Stone serves as the Category Manager for Memory Cards, Readers, Portable SSDs, and Internal M.2 SSDs at Other World Computing. He has held this position since 2023, where he is responsible for managing product lines and overseeing profit and loss (P&L) across multiple categories. His role involves enhancing product visibility and driving sales through strategic marketing initiatives.
Previous Experience at GNARBOX
Before joining Other World Computing, Ian Stone worked at GNARBOX as Vice President of Sales & Business Development from 2017 to 2019. In this role, he focused on expanding the company's market presence and developing strategic partnerships within the technology sector while based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Professional Background at Western Digital
Ian Stone was employed at Western Digital as the Consumer Solutions Strategic Alliances & Partnership Lead from 2022 to 2023. His responsibilities included fostering partnerships and alliances that supported the company's consumer solutions, contributing to the overall growth and strategy of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Ian Stone holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Photography, Imaging, and Business from the Rochester Institute of Technology, which he completed from 1999 to 2002. He later earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from California State University - East Bay, studying from 2009 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in online marketing tools, negotiation, budgeting, and managing high-performance product lines.
Career History in Business Development
Throughout his career, Ian Stone has held various positions in business development and sales management. He worked at DxO as Director of Business Development from 2015 to 2017, and at FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation as Director of Strategic Business Development from 2019 to 2022. His experience includes managing sales teams, developing new accounts, and understanding manufacturing and supply chain processes in the electronics sector.