Philip Smiley

Philip Smiley is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leadership and advisory roles across various industries. Currently serving as Non Executive Chair at HeyCentric and Advisor to Founder at Rural Senses since 2023, Philip also holds the position of Advisor to Founders and Non Executive Director at VST, and Executive Director at Samarkand Global. Philip's prior experience includes a notable tenure as CEO of the Global Consulting Division at Kantar, where strategic initiatives led to significant revenue growth and operational improvements. Philip's career also encompasses roles such as CEO of Global Kantar Retail and Managing Director of Kantar Retail China/APAC, contributing to the establishment and expansion of retail consulting practices across multiple regions. Early career experience includes key positions at Glendinning Management Consultants and Iceland Foods, with a foundational education in Marketing and Modern Languages from the University of Strathclyde.