Phil Gifford is a seasoned recruitment professional currently serving as a Research Consultant at Anderson Quigley since October 2023, specializing in talent acquisition across various sectors, including higher education, healthcare, and the cultural industries. With decades of global executive and interim recruitment experience, Phil has held significant roles such as Principal Researcher at Society: Global Executive Search, focusing on senior recruitment challenges for educational institutions and purpose-driven organizations, and Independent Schools Lead at Connaught Education, where oversight of the education practice was managed. Phil holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Hons in Philosophy and Music Technology from Keele University, completed in 2014.