Phil Ruppanner

Phil Ruppanner is an experienced design professional, currently serving as Design Director and CEO at Upperquad, an independent creative company established in January 2006 that focuses on integrating strategy, design, and technology. Prior to this role, Phil held various positions in the creative sector, including Founder and Managing Director at Cuban Council from May 2006 to May 2009, as well as roles such as Project Conservator at Torme Lauricella and Account Executive at Getty Research Institute. Phil holds a B.A. in Legal Studies & Politics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where studies were completed from 1995 to 1999, and also attended The University of Sheffield from 1997 to 1998.