Philip Porter

Phil Porter currently serves as Chief Executive at Sefton Council, a position held since July 2023. Prior to this role, Phil Porter worked at Brent Council for 12 years, advancing through various leadership positions including Strategic Director for Community Wellbeing and Strategic Director for Adult Social Care. Earlier experience includes a Senior Manager role at Ernst and Young and a Manager position at Deloitte, London. Notable contributions to Kent County Council were as Directorate Manager for Projects, Communication and Governance, and Corporate Policy Manager. Phil Porter holds an MRes in Policy Research from Queen Mary University of London and a degree in Economics and Politics from The University of Manchester.