Ian Quayle Jones

Ian Quayle Jones (born 1941) is the co-founder and former chairman and chief executive of Quayle Munro merchant bank.

Education Ian Quayle Jones was educated at Strathallan School in Perthshire, Scotland and the University of Edinburgh, graduating with a degree in law.

Career Jones qualified as a solicitor and joined Cowans Stewart where he became a partner.

In the 1980s, Jones oversaw several large deals including Dawson International's £650 million bid for Coats PLC and the listing of Shanks Group on the London Stock Exchange. Quayle Munro also advised the Scottish Office on the privatisation of ScotRail and the Scottish Bus Group, the disposal of the Scottish Development Agency's investment portfolio, the funding arrangements for the Skye Bridge and advised on the potential privatisation of water facilities in Scotland.

In 2007 and 2008, Jones made the strategic decision to purchase, New Boathouse Capital and Van Tulleken respectively, both companies based in London, and both corporate finance advisers. In a move to compete in new markets.

In July 2002, Jones announced that he would retire from his role as chief executive and retain his position as chairman on a part-time basis. He retired from the bank in March 2010.