Philip Foster

Philip Foster is an experienced executive in the fields of artificial intelligence, risk management, and governance. Currently serving as the Chief Commercial Officer at Oxford Semantic Technologies since January 2023, Foster focuses on advancing AI technology through Knowledge Representation and Reasoning based on research from the University of Oxford. Prior experience includes a decade-long tenure as Managing Director at Hellios Information, where the emphasis was on building client communities for supplier risk management and compliance across various sectors. Additionally, Foster was an External Advisor for the Value for Money Committee at the University of Oxford, working to identify cost efficiencies. Previous roles at Achilles Information Ltd included Director positions in Construction & Utilities, UK Rail, and Global Sector Director, where strategic management and leadership in high-revenue sectors were pivotal. Academically, Foster holds an MBA from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and a B-Eng (Hons) in Civil Engineering from the University of Portsmouth.