Philip Graf
Senior executives in every type of organisation face the constant challenges of change. I get great satisfaction from helping people meet these challenges by performing to their full potential. A key part of my job is to help individuals generate practical insights and solutions which help them and their organisations grow.
Experience
Philip was CEO of Trinity and Trinity Mirror (FTSE250 companies) for 10 years working in both the regional and national newspaper industries and with businesses in Canada and the USA. He has been a PLC director for 17 years on 3 different boards.
As CEO, he led the transformation of a medium sized regional newspaper group into the UK’s largest newspaper group. During his career in management he:
- led the purchase, integration and disposal of a number of businesses both large and small
- ran a multi site paper and packaging business
- oversaw the management of businesses in Canada and the USA
- worked closely with Chairmen, non executive directors, shareholders and other city institutions
- appeared in front of the Competition Commission 6 times
- established good working relationships with senior civil servants and a number of cabinet ministers
Alongside his second career in coaching, Philip holds a variety of non executive roles in private and voluntary sectors.
Professional Expertise
During his career, Philip has:
worked with CEOs in the private and voluntary sector to assist them with their relationships with their boards
coached and mentored executives in senior executive and board positions
had specific responsibility for the development of a group of senior managers
Selected Client Companies
BBC Worldwide
Catlin Group
Deutsche Bank
Enterprise Inns
HMRC
Shell
Tesco
Value Retail
WS Atkins
Education, Qualifications, Professional Positions
Cambridge Law Graduate
Deputy Chairman of Ofcom
A director of Archant Limited
Trustee of Crisis, the homeless charity
Contact details
Available under 'Contact Us'
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