Ian Shanks has been a pharmacist for over 40 years, is owner of the Fullife Pharmacies Group and CEO of the Fullife Foundation, an Australian charity focusing on the health of women and children in Ethiopia.

Ian has had a lifelong interest in philanthropy, and through his pharmacies has been able to raise awareness and to support many charities both locally and internationally over the years.

With the support of managing partners in his pharmacies now, Ian is able to focus on integrating his dual passions of continually developing the Fullife Pharmacies’ model as one of wellness and health management, with the complete integration of the Fullife Foundation, to help those he serves live a full life.