Phillip Marzella

Phillip Marzella is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic leadership and management across various sectors. Currently serving as Senior Manager - Major Research Initiatives at Swinburne University of Technology, Phillip drives research excellence and impact through the management of major funding initiatives. As Managing Director at Koalamoon, a holding company focused on business commercialization, Phillip also provides advisory services as an Approved Advisor at the Advisory Board Centre, supporting entrepreneurs in creating effective board structures. Additional roles include mentoring medical technology start-ups at The Actuator and consulting on strategy and innovation at IDEE Group. Phillip has held leadership positions in organizations such as the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc and Chilton's Artisan Foods, where responsibilities spanned governance, strategy, and business development. Educational credentials include a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Melbourne.