Phil Stafford

Phil Stafford has a diverse range of work experience in various industries. Phil started their career as a Managing Director at Brandfluency/Schawk in 2004 and later joined Voxgrafica/Rock-Tenn Company as the Managing Director, where they provided integrated brand solutions. In 2009, Phil worked as the Retail Strategy Director at GreenRubino, an integrated marketing agency. Phil then co-founded QThru in 2010, serving as the Co-Founder, CMO, and Board Member. Phil also founded Finaghty's Irish Pub and Restaurant in 2008, which became a popular gathering spot in the Snoqualmie Valley. Phil later worked as the Director of Global Accounts Brand & Retail Package Solutions at MeadWestvaco, responsible for consulting and developing new business. Phil joined WestRock Company in 2015 as the Manager of Brand and Market Insights for WestRock Packaging Solutions. Currently, they hold the position of Global Business Development Director at Digimarc since 2017. Phil has also been an Advisory Board Member at Smithers since 2019 and a Council Member at GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group) since 2011.

Phil Stafford attended Western Washington University from 1983 to 1985, where they studied Graphic Arts and Business and earned a degree in Business.