Alex Phillips
About Alex Phillips
Alex Phillips is the Director of Integrated City Planning at Arup in London, with extensive experience in urban development and architecture.
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Alex Phillips is the Director of Integrated City Planning at Arup, where he has been working since 2020. He is based in London, England, United Kingdom.
Previous Positions
Before joining Arup, Alex Phillips held several key positions. He was the Property Director at glh Hotels from 2018 to 2020. From 2013 to 2018, he served as Director of Masterplanning at Grosvenor Group. His earlier roles include working as a Governor and Committee Member at Ravensbourne University London from 2016 to 2022, Development Executive at Cathedral Group Plc from 2010 to 2013, and Development Director at Newfound NV from 2008 to 2010. He also worked as Development Manager at Brookfield Multiplex from 2006 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Alex Phillips holds a solid educational background in architecture and leadership. He studied Organisational Leadership at IMD in 2014. He earned a Professional Certificate in Architecture Professional Studies, RIBA Part 3 from the University of Bath in 2004. He completed his Grad Dip (Arch) at Virginia Tech in 2001 and received his GradDip (Architecture) and PostGrad Dip (Architecture and Cultural Studies) from Oxford Brookes University from 2000 to 2002. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in General Architectural Studies RIBA Part 1 from the University of Bath, obtained from 1994 to 1998.
Major Projects
During his career, Alex Phillips has been involved in several significant projects. He played a key role in the transformation of The Millennium Dome into The O2, a major urban mixed-use project in London. At Grosvenor, he was responsible for a 20-year, 20-acre £2.0BN masterplan for Belgravia. Additionally, he worked on the award-winning Clapham Library public-private partnership project and is currently seconded into Birmingham City Council to provide development and commercial direction on the Perry Barr Regeneration Scheme, involving approximately 1,000 homes.
Non-Executive Board Roles
Alex Phillips has also contributed significantly in non-executive capacities, holding a board position at Ravensbourne University London. His involvement includes participating in high-level governance through roles in the main board, Finance Committee, and Nominations Committee.