Ian Davidson
About Ian Davidson
Ian Davidson is the Sales Manager Northern Europe at thyssenkrupp, based in Stockton, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in the Food & Beverage industry across Asia and Europe.
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Ian Davidson currently holds the position of Sales Manager Northern Europe at thyssenkrupp in Stockton, United Kingdom.
Previous Positions
Ian Davidson has a diverse professional background in the Food & Beverage (F&B) industry and international business management. He previously worked as a Freelance F&B Consultant specializing in Asian markets at Freelance F&B Consultancy in Darlington, United Kingdom from 2017 to 2019. From 2015 to 2016, he served as Deputy Managing Director at SMI F&B MM Pte Ltd in Yangon, Myanmar. He was Business Development Manager at Singapore Myanmar Investco from 2014 to 2016 and the owner of Davidson Consultancy Services from 2013 to 2015, both in Singapore. He also held the position of Director Operations at TJ Novo Group for 9 months in 2013 and Managing Director at Culina Pte Ltd from 2010 to 2012.
Experience in Bacardi-Martini Singapore
Ian Davidson spent a substantial part of his career at Bacardi-Martini Singapore Pte Ltd, where he served as Managing Director from 2003 to 2009 and as Director & General Manager from 1998 to 2003. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in steering the company’s operations and expanding its market share.
Educational Background
Ian Davidson studied Modern Languages at Coventry University, where he earned a BA (Hons) from 1980 to 1984. He also completed his GCE 'O' & 'A' Levels at Northallerton Grammar School from 1973 to 1980.
Multilingual Capabilities
Ian Davidson is fluent in Japanese, German, and French. His proficiency in these languages has been instrumental in managing cross-functional teams and operating in diverse, multicultural environments.
Expertise in F&B Markets
Ian Davidson has a proven track record in the F&B sector, specializing in import and distribution as well as general management, particularly within Asian markets. He has extensive experience in growing profitability and market share for international F&B companies across regions such as Japan, Hong Kong/China, Singapore, and Myanmar.