Philip Smiley

Philip Smiley is an Executive Director at Samarkand Group plc and serves as an Advisor and Non-Executive Director at VST. Previously, they were the CEO of the Global Consulting Division at Kantar, overseeing a team of 1,000 specialists and working with major consumer-focused brands. Their career includes various roles in consulting and management with a focus on strategy development, portfolio transformation, and market expansion. Philip's educational background includes a BA Hons from the University of Strathclyde and studies at KEDGE Business School. Currently, they hold advisory and board positions with organizations like HeyCentric, Stackline, and Rural Senses.