Some of Our People
 Ian Thompson, Founder and Chairman
Ian Thompson founded Hagen & Co in 1990. Ian developed the majority of the intellectual property and is co-author of the patents. Ian has a B.Sc. in Engineering Science & Management from the University of Durham in 1980. In his early career Ian worked for Schlumberger as a Field Engineer and then country manager for Nigeria and Tunisia Ian later worked for Kepner Tregoe, delivering strategy and troubleshooting projects for Guinness, ICI, Kodak, British Airways and British Coal.
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Ian Morrison, CEO, Hagen & Co. US
“I do this work for the impact I see it having on people; our people, the people working in the plants of our clients, the people running our clients organizations. Dramatic and tangible change whether in profitability or the number of times you need to put on a chemical suit in the heat of summer to clean out the reaction vessel can really change your life. I understand the trust our clients put in us by allowing us to share in that feeling.”
At Work:
Ian is responsible for all aspects of running our business in the US. He joined Hagen in 1996 as a consultant, becoming a Business Unit Manager in the UK office before being transferred to the US. He was appointed CEO in the US in 2007. He has helped our clients achieve results they thought impossible in a wide range of industries: textiles, chemicals, tobacco, vehicles, food and drink, paper, personal care.
Education and Career History:
Ian holds an MEng. in Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering from the University of Strathclyde. Before joining Hagen & Co, Ian worked in operations for International Paints and for a joint venture between the Magna and Kansei Automotive companies.
Life:
“My wife and I love to sail competitively – bringing together boat speed, crew coordination, understanding of the rules and changing wind conditions is a lifelong challenge. The US office location is ideal for lovers of the water and we are active members of the International One Design fleet here in Marblehead. On an IOD sailing is a team effort with four to five people involved and we love the process of learning and improving during and after every race. When we are not sailing we are “hands on” with the renovation of our home. And of course, living away from Scotland, family visits are a big part of our lives.”
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 Mark Boorse, Consultant
“I love the continual challenge and the immense satisfaction in seeing the change in people when they realize they can do things and achieve results that they felt were impossible before.”
At Work:
Mark has been on the Hagen team since 2004 and is responsible for delivering Hagen Improvement Cycle™ implementation and Train-The-Trainer projects across a wide range of industries in the U.S. and Europe.
Education & Career History:
Mark graduated from Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!) with an M.S. in Structural Engineering after researching ways to make steel connections safer under earthquake conditions. After graduation he helped build and refurbish fossil and nuclear power plants across the U.S. with the Bechtel Engineering and Construction Company.
Life:
In his spare time, Mark enjoys record collecting, visiting the summertime paradise that is northern Wisconsin, and is usually locked in a desperate attempt to lower his golf handicap.
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 Phil Strazzula, Consultant
"I enjoy teaching people how to look at the problems affecting their lines in new ways and seeing them use their newly acquired skills to solve those problems that had been considered constraints by everyone."
At Work:
Phil has worked with projects in the food, beverage, and plastics industries.
Education
Phil graduated from Tufts University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Life:
Phil enjoys taking his boat out on the ocean and fishing whenever he has the chance whether in and around Boston Harbor or sport fishing off the coast of Costa Rica.
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 Colin Hayn, Consultant
“I enjoy watching the transformation in the team as they find faster and more efficient ways to do their job. Nothing is more fulfilling than being told that you made someone’s job easier and more enjoyable.”
At Work:
Colin has worked with projects in the beverages and wood products industries.
Education:
Colin graduated from Boston University with a B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering.
Life:
In his spare time, Colin enjoys movies, inventing, swimming, and building things. When Boston weather allows it, he also enjoys playing any sport that involves a ball of any size, shape, and color.
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