Ian Ashbridge

A qualified rural surveyor and professional agriculturalist, Ian advises farming families, private estates and institutions on land management, agricultural strategy and estate succession planning. His expertise combines practical farm management with strategic consultancy, helping clients navigate complex challenges and identify opportunities for long-term success. 

Ian has extensive experience in arable and livestock farming, business restructuring and regenerative agriculture. Prior to joining Strutt & Parker in 2026, he held senior leadership roles in agricultural consultancy and land management, advising major institutional and private clients. 

Ian is a Chartered Surveyor, Fellow of the Society of Agriculture and the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, and a former Business & Economics Editor of Farmers Weekly.