Ian Stone – Chief Executive Officer

With a strong interest in technology and its practical uses, after studying property investment and finance at university, Ian joined Village Water to revolutionise our monitoring and evaluation system. Ian designed and developed our mobile to web monitoring system, conducting training sessions with local partners as well as local authority staff in Zambia & Mozambique to ensure the successful roll-out and implementation of the system. Ian has been involved in successfully implementing & monitoring several large-scale projects.


Ian has spent the last decade working in Village Water’s impact team, tackling challenging WASH issues in Zambia and Mozambique. Witnessing first-hand the transformative power of clean water, he understands the complexities of providing sustainable solutions to vulnerable communities. Ian has implemented several large-scale projects, and is committed to expanding Village Water’s impact. Ian recognises the importance of collaboration and is always impressed by the passion and dedication of the Village Water team, partners, trustees, volunteers, and supporters, whose tireless efforts are making it possible to create a world where access to safe water is a fundamental human right for all.