Ian Buck
Sydney
A proactive communicator and initiator with an entreprenuerial spirit determined to create positive change in the world.
Interests: Startups, climate change, travel & adventure, Coffee, ocean, extreme sports.
Current Consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers in the Assurance Division, Sydney Australia.
Semi-Finalist in the Hults Prize Shanghai promoting our idea to alleviate malnutrition and hunger from slums worldwide.
Studied a Bachelor of Commerce at The University of Melbourne (Economics, Finance, Chemical Engineering). Double diploma in Managment & Business Administration, Certificate IV in Financial Services. Currently studying a major in Accounting at Deakin University.
I have strong problem solving and leadership skills which stem from a vast array of extra-curricular experiences such as running his own online business and involvement with student societies such as AIESEC, Student Entrepreneurs and FMAA. Moreover, I have competed in numerous business competitions such as the Shell Solar Challenge, The Victorian Business Icon Competition, JP Morgan Portfolio Competition and The UBS Investment Banking Challenge. Last summer I further developed my technical and interpersonal skills in an internship at PricewaterhouseCoopers Sydney in the Assurance division.
2012 President of the Melbourne University Chemical Engineering Students Society whereby I lead a team of 15. He is known for his exceptional drive and innovation in reviving the society and increasing it's awareness and participation within the student cohort.
Keen globe trotter, most european countries, Shanghai, Singapore, New Zealand.
I have interests in entreprenuership, extreme sports, martial arts, waterskiing, snowskiing, travelling, spear fishing, coffee, movies, resistance training, fine dining and self development.
Fun fact: I have an identical twin brother.