Phil is an experienced rail professional with considerable first-hand and consultancy experience and has been a partner in Winder Phillips Associates since 2006. Phil is a senior operations professional with a proven ability to manage complex and diverse problems. He routinely achieves results in demanding timescales such as franchise bids or mobilisation projects.

​Key skills and attributes include:

• A sound approach to managing risk 

• A deep understanding of rail operations particularly performance and safety 

• A strong background in regulatory/government issues 

• Qualified EFQM assessor 

• Experienced bid plan writer 

• Ability to work across organisation boundaries