Ian M Houston: A force for good in Washington DC

Published: Aug. 25, 2020, 11:26 a.m.

Ian M Houston is a dual US/UK citizen, with a strong Scottish heritage, who knows the political world of Washington DC inside out. He has wandered the corridors of power, advising and lobbying, with a mission to create opportunities for the disadvantaged.\nIn this extended episode, Ian talks us through his journey from academia to enterprise, the challenges for diplomats under current US foreign policy, and why he\u2019s a big fan of Scotland\u2019s women\u2019s football team. A published poet, he also reads from his new collection.\nEarlier this year, Ian was appointed as Scottish Business Network Ambassador to Washington DC.\nInterviewed by Fraser Allen on 5 August 2020.