Ian Hamilton visits Jesus House

Ian Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer of Compassion United Kingdom

Ian's extensive marketing experience stems from his strong commercial background. Prior to joining Compassion, Ian was the Managing Director of the Christian music company Word. Following 17 years in that role, he established the Christian music company Alliance with two co-directors in 1993. After visiting Uganda as a trustee of Compassion United Kingdom in 1999, Ian was compelled to become more involved and applied for the post of Chief Executive Officer, which he assumed in 2000.

Compassion is an international Christian child development and child advocacy ministry. Partnering with local churches, we are committed to the spiritual, economic, social and physical development of children living in extreme poverty in 26 countries, enabling them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. Compassion's work began in South Korea in 1952 when American evangelist Rev Everett Swanson felt compelled to help 35 children orphaned by the Korean conflict. Today we have a worldwide ministry where over one million children are now reaping the benefits of one man's clear, God-given vision.

Our founder was inspired by Matthew 15:32 where Jesus says, 'I have compassion for these people - I do not want to send them away hungry' (NIV).