Philip Taylor

Philip Taylor is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in both emergency services and software development. Currently serving as Chief Fire Officer at Fire and Emergency NZ since July 2017, Philip Taylor has a solid background in disaster relief, emergency response management, public safety education, and personnel management within brigade administration. Prior to this role, Philip Taylor held various positions at the New Zealand Fire Service, progressing from Recruit Firefighter to Senior Firefighter. In the technology sector, Philip Taylor has been a Senior Developer at Westpac New Zealand Limited since July 2005, overseeing the credit card platform and implementing cost-saving solutions, while also serving as a Founding Systems Engineer at Tapertech Computer Services, focusing on diverse technological solutions. Philip Taylor holds a Bachelor of Computing Systems from Unitec, earned between 2002 and 2004.