Simon Phillips

Simon Phillips has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Simon began their career in 2000 as an Employee Benefit Consultant at Towers Perrin, where they supported a group of consultants and built strong relationships with clients. In 2003, they transitioned to Profund Solutions Limited as a Software Training Consultant, responsible for providing training to clients and developing workshop-style training programs.

In 2007, Simon joined Unit4 as a Senior Training Consultant and Training Project Manager, gaining extensive knowledge of UNIT4 software and managing projects throughout their lifecycle. Simon later took on the role of Global Training Manager (UK), leading both global and UK training programs and developing skills in people-management, facilitation, coaching, and mentoring.

Simon joined A.P. Moller - Maersk in 2016 as a Systems (ERP) Transformation Manager, where they shaped, defined, and led major programs as part of the company's simplification strategy. Simon collaborated with stakeholders at all levels and focused on optimizing ERP systems.

From 2018 to 2021, Simon worked at Maersk Oil Trading as a Transformation Manager - Reinvention, contributing to business application changes and leading Agile management practices. Simon facilitated continuous improvement for Scrum teams and supported the organization's Agile transformation.

Simon's most recent role was at LEO Pharma, where they served as a Scrum Master. Simon exemplified the role of a servant-leader to operational and special projects agile teams, facilitated continuous improvement through retrospectives, and supported the organization during its agile transformation journey.

Currently, Simon is a Scrum Master at UNWIRE, starting in 2022. The details of their role and responsibilities are not provided.

Overall, Simon's work experience showcases their expertise in Agile management, project leadership, training and development, and strategic transformation. Simon has a demonstrated ability to drive positive change and improve business systems for internal and external clients.

Simon Phillips completed their A-Levels in Environmental Science, Human Biology, and Psychology at Soundwell College from 1993 to 1995. Prior to that, they obtained their GCSEs from The Grange from 1988 to 1993.

In terms of additional certifications, Simon obtained the following:

- "Developing Emerging Leaders - Distinction" from INSEAD in June 2023

- "KMP II - Kanban System Improvement" from Kanban University in February 2023

- "Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption - Distinction" from INSEAD in January 2023

- "ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Coaching" from ICAgile in September 2022

- "KMP I - Kanban System Design" from Kanban University in September 2022

- "Certified Agile Leader" from Agile Leadership Journey in May 2022

- "Certified Agile Leadership Essentials® (CAL-E)" from Scrum Alliance in May 2022

- "Certified Agile Leadership for Organizations® (CAL-O)" from Scrum Alliance in May 2022

- "Agile Coaching" from Better Change in January 2022

- "Certified SAFe 5 Scrum Master" from Scaled Agile, Inc. in November 2021

- "Design Thinking and Creativity for Business" from INSEAD in May 2021

- "APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management" from the Association for Project Management (APM) in February 2013

- "Member of The Learning and Performance Institute (MLPI)" from The Learning and Performance Institute (formerly the IITT) in August 2012

- "Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)" from Scrum Alliance in January 2020

- "Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)" from Scrum Alliance in April 2018.

There is no specified degree or field of study for Simon's GCSEs.