Ian Stephens Joins The SVA

Ian was appointed a trustee on 12th January 2023.

Ian been a resident of Staveley for 29 years and a Director of Staveley based Cumbria Tourism for over 18 years first as Operations Director, then Chief Executive. 

Ian helped establish the Tourism Management Degree Apprenticeship Scheme at the University of Cumbria’s Ambleside Campus and has been a Senior Lecturer in tourism marketing, communications and research.

Originally studying Town Planning and working for the Sports Council giving development advice on sports facilities, he then moved to a London based marketing agency to learn about branding, sales promotion and advertising.

After 8 hectic years in the capital, Ian relished the move to the Lake District in the early 1990’s.

Ian’s role will be focused on Grants and Fundraising.