Ursula Phillips

Chief Technology Officer at Minderoo Foundation

Ursula Phillips has extensive work experience in various leadership roles in the technology and consulting industry. Currently, they serve as the Chief Technology Officer at both Minderoo Foundation and Tattarang. Prior to that, they worked as an Information Technology Strategy Consultant at PMR Consulting.

From 2018 to 2021, Ursula held multiple roles at Real Pet Food Company, including Interim Group Risk Officer and Group Chief Information Officer. In these positions, they led the development of a group-wide strategic risk framework, chaired the Executive Risk Management Committee, and held group-wide ownership of digital strategy and technology delivery.

Before joining Real Pet Food Company, Ursula worked as the Chief Information Officer at PepsiCo, where they were responsible for business solutions, technology delivery, and service management for Australia and New Zealand. Ursula led the IT enablement of a business transformation and implemented a new operating model.

Earlier in their career, Ursula held various positions at IBM, Oakton, and Lion Nathan, where they gained experience in project management and consultancy.

Overall, Ursula's work experience demonstrates their expertise in technology leadership, strategic planning, risk management, and project management.

Ursula Phillips has a diverse education history. In 2000 to 2003, they attended Newcastle University, where they obtained a BA Hons degree in Politics. Later in 2009, they pursued Project Management studies at APMG Australasia (Prince2) and the Project Management Institute, earning certifications as a Prince2 Practitioner and PMP (Project Management Professional) respectively. In 2010, Ursula completed their MSP Practitioner certification in Programme Management at APMG Australasia. Additionally, in 2021, they enrolled in the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership, where they obtained a Level One Certificate in Organisational Coach Training. Ursula has also acquired several certifications in areas such as Implementing Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Foundations, and Developing a Service Mindset from LinkedIn.

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  • Chief Technology Officer

    November, 2021 - present