Phil Lawrence

Phil Lawrence is a seasoned Senior L&D Consultant at Softcat plc since June 2018, bringing extensive experience in training and development across various industries. Previously serving as the UK&I Training Manager at Costa Coffee and Training and Development Manager at Cash Converters, Phil demonstrated expertise in creating and managing learning management systems, developing training strategies, and enhancing franchise support. Additional roles include Corporate People Development Manager on secondment at Cash Converters, where a comprehensive training strategy was implemented, and Training Manager at Blue Training UK, where Phil managed training contracts and expanded customer bases. Early career experience as a Sales Manager at Selfridges involved coaching and developing department managers in a high-paced retail environment. Phil Lawrence holds a Bachelor of Arts in Illustration and Commercial Design from the University of the West of England.