Ian Giles is a literary translator specialising in Scandinavian languages based in Edinburgh. He has translated more than 35 books across a wide range of genres and is Chair of the Translators Association. His work in translation has given him direct insight into the challenges of authorship in an evolving industry. Ian has experience of leading small membership organisations and brings a focus on practical skills development for authors, including rights negotiation, income diversification, and working responsibly with technology. Ian has been active in promoting professional recognition for translators and authors alike and has ‘championed translators individually and collectively in the face of these same challenges’.