Ian Malone

Ian Malone is a prominent figure in the finance and consumer products sectors, currently serving as a Board Member at Naturally Bay Area since December 2019. He is also the Managing Director at Aspect Consumer Partners, a boutique firm specializing in M&A and corporate finance advisory for consumer products, including food and beverage sectors.12

Professional Background

• Aspect Consumer Partners: Ian has held the position of Managing Director since September 2013, focusing on strategic advisory services within the consumer products industry.
• Global Wine Partners: Prior to his current role, he served as Senior Vice President from January 2012 to August 2013, where he concentrated on M&A and strategic advisory for the wine and craft beer sectors.
• Brixmark: Ian co-founded this company in March 2011, which developed a web application for wineries and grape growers to manage and analyze vital information related to their operations.

Education

Ian holds degrees from:

• University of Oxford: Studied Philosophy and Economics.
• Kenyon College: Earned a BA in Economics.

Achievements

He has over 18 years of experience in finance, investment banking, and operational roles, making significant contributions to various organizations throughout his career. His expertise is particularly recognized in the natural products industry through his involvement with Naturally Bay Area.23