Phil Lear

Phil Lear is a Cork-based IT services professional with over 20 years of experience in multinational corporations across various sectors, including finance, insurance, retail, and manufacturing. They hold an ITIL V3 Expert certification and currently serve as the Chief Operating Officer at Fifth Step Inc., while also managing global technology procurement at Arcadis. Previously, they have held significant roles including Information Technology Service Management Consultant at Barbican Insurance Group and Business Consulting Director at BT Global Services. Phil's expertise encompasses IT service management strategy, vendor management, and business continuity.