Ian Phillips

Ian Phillips has extensive experience in project and operations management, currently serving as General Manager for Commercial and Operations at Matrix Composites & Engineering since May 2013, where responsibilities include overseeing a team of managers and engineers. Previous positions include Project Operations Manager and Group Project Engineering Manager at the same company, and prior roles as Project Manager at Orica and Western Power. Ian has a robust background at BAE Systems as a Senior Project Manager, managing high-profile defense projects, and contributed to continuous improvement initiatives as Operations and Business Manager at Newcastle Tool & Gauge. Ian holds a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Central Lancashire and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Northumbria University.