Ian Collard

Managing Director

Ian is successful managing consultant and business development professional with 35 years of experience in the technology sector. With 16 years’ experience in the Identity and Access Management, GRC and Cyber Security arenas. Ian has built up Identity Methods since 2011 in to a specialised high value consultancy and service delivery organisation providing solutions to Blue Chip clients and with an emphasis on business focussed solutions that deal with client requirements.

“We are not just a body shop. Our consultants and architects have real world experience in delivery of solutions and advice to clients that both parties can stand by. It’s important that Identity Methods stays with their clients and guides them through solution creation, procurement decisions and ultimately, delivery in to production and operation. That’s the way to create value and trust”

Ian is responsible for the strategic direction of Identity Methods, its product and service selection and partnerships. He still rolls up his sleeves and get involved in programmes and deliverables.

When he’s not eating, sleeping or working, he likes to ride his mountain bike and sing and play his guitar at open mic nights.

Jamie Capildeo

Sales Director

Jamie comes into the business having worked for some of the largest IT and Managed Services organisations for over 20 years. Whilst building partnerships with global organisations and introducing evolving technologies and services, Jamie provides in-depth knowledge of commercial constructs and service models which drive true business value with a tangible return on investment. Jamie also has an extensive partner network which he utilises to build holistic, bespoke services into our clients that meet both their IT and business drivers.

Steve Bailey

Financial Director

Steve Bailey is the successful founder of numerous international organisations in the technology, business services, HR and sustainability sectors. Steve is a Chartered Certified Accountant, a member of the ACCA Global Council and the UK FRC (Technical Accounting Advisory Group. He has enjoyed FTSE 100 and Fortune 100 board level appointments. He has an in depth knowledge of IPO, merger, disposal and acquisition strategies.

Charlie Rowland

Operations Director

Charlie has worked within the IT and Managed Service industry for the past 15 years. Starting of within sales he then progressed into building specific divisions within partner led businesses. These divisions include services, sales and consultancy. Charlie is currently Operations Director for Identity Methods, in this role Charlie works alongside the sales, technical and professional services team, generating income, managing the PS project teams and growing the business. When Charlie isn’t focused on IAM and Digital Transformation he enjoys spending time with his young family and watching Brighton & Hove Albion.