Hello, I'm Ian E.

Ian Emmons is an executive​,​ advisor​,​ and leadership strategist who helps founders and executive teams turn vision into disciplined execution. With more than 10 years of experience leading complex​,​ high-stakes organizations​,​ he brings a rare combination of operational rigor​,​ people-first leadership​,​ and real-world scaling experience to early- and growth-stage companies. Ian currently serves as the CEO of a healthcare logistics startup​,​ he has been scaling since inception​,​ overseeing strategy​,​ operations​,​ talent​,​ and capital alignment in a mission-critical environment. In parallel​,​ he consults directly with leaders and organizations through Leadership Gambit Consulting​,​ supporting leadership development​,​ organizational design​,​ and execution frameworks that enable sustainable growth. Previously​,​ Ian held senior executive roles in large​,​ multi-unit organizations​,​ including leading operations for a $159M county-government department with more than 700 personnel. His background includes navigating complex labor environments​,​ driving enterprise-wide change​,​ and building leadership systems where culture​,​ accountability​,​ and performance are inseparable. Ian holds an MBA and is ABD in a PhD in Strategic Management​,​ with research focused on leadership behaviors and performance outcomes. He also serves as a faculty member​,​ mentoring emerging leaders and teaching applied leadership and operations. As an advisor​,​ Ian works best with founders navigating scale​,​ leadership transitions​,​ and operational growing pains​,​ with a focus on human capital and performance. He is known for being pragmatic​,​ direct​,​ and deeply invested in helping leaders make better decisions​,​ not just better plans.