Ian Wilson, Ph.D.
About Ian Wilson, Ph.D.
Ian Wilson, Ph.D., serves as the Talent Development Manager at JB Poindexter & Co, bringing extensive experience in learning and organizational development from previous roles at CEVA Logistics and Noble Drilling.
Current Role at JB Poindexter & Co
Ian Wilson serves as the Talent Development Manager at JB Poindexter & Co, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing talent development strategies within the organization. His responsibilities include facilitating leadership courses and providing one-on-one coaching for participants in the MBA Leadership Development Program. Wilson's expertise in talent development is instrumental in shaping the leadership capabilities of employees at various levels.
Previous Experience at CEVA Logistics
Ian Wilson worked at CEVA Logistics from 2017 to 2023, where he held the position of Learning and Organizational Development Manager for North America. In this capacity, he centralized training records and expanded eLearning content availability, which led to increased usage of the Learning Management System across business units. Prior to this role, he served as a Senior Learning and Organizational Development Specialist at the same company from 2017 to 2019.
Background in Learning and Development
Wilson has a solid background in learning and development, having worked as a Learning and Development Specialist at Noble Drilling from 2013 to 2016. He also served as an Organizational Development Consultant for the City of Houston from 2012 to 2014. His experience spans various roles that emphasize the importance of effective training and development strategies within organizations.
Education and Expertise
Ian Wilson holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Houston. He also earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in the same field from the same institution. Additionally, he completed his Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Texas A&M University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in talent development and organizational effectiveness.
Leadership Development Initiatives
Throughout his career, Ian Wilson has developed and implemented various leadership development initiatives. Notably, he led the Executive Leadership Development Program for Vice Presidents through Business Unit President levels. He also revamped the Talent Review Process to improve cross-business unit succession planning and talent readiness. Furthermore, he created a leadership development program for frontline supervisors and mid-level managers that incorporates hybrid learning methods.