Ian Cooke

"BYPY 2011 blew me away - what a great way to celebrate the success of Birmingham's young professionals! It's a privilege to be involved."

Ian Cooke is a member networks manager for ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), the global body for professional accountants. Ian organises professional development and networking opportunities for accountants and other business professionals in the West Midlands and several other areas of the UK.

Having completed a full year on the BYPY committee, Ian has now taken on the role of deputy chairman for 2012.

Ian is a keen sports fan and spends time running and mountain biking as well as following Wolverhampton Wanderers. He enjoys his holidays but, unlike most, prefers to spend his time on the slopes snowboarding rather than soaking up the sun by the pool.