Philo Daniel, Ph D.
About Philo Daniel, Ph D.
Philo Daniel, Ph.D., serves as the Global Director of Urban Security at Smiths Detection, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in the security sector, having held various leadership roles at Thales and other organizations, focusing on innovative security solutions for urban environments.
Current Role at Smiths Detection
Philo Daniel serves as the Global Director of Urban Security at Smiths Detection since 2020. In this role, he leads the strategic direction and profit and loss performance for the Urban Security division. His responsibilities include overseeing security solutions that monitor and detect various threats, such as biological pathogens, explosives, narcotics, and other contraband. He focuses on developing innovative security solutions aimed at protecting citizens in urban environments worldwide.
Previous Experience at Thales
Prior to his current position, Philo Daniel held several roles at Thales. He served as the Head of Systems Engineering in the UK from 2013 to 2016 and later as the Head of Strategy and Marketing in the UK from 2016 to 2018. He also worked as the Regional Director of Business Development, Strategy, and Marketing for South and South East Asia from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at Thales included significant responsibilities in engineering management and strategic marketing.
Educational Background
Philo Daniel has an extensive educational background in engineering and management. He earned a Doctorate in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from the University of Western Sydney. Additionally, he holds a Master’s Degree in Project Management from the University of Adelaide and has completed a Leadership Development Programme with a focus on Management and Business Administration through Streamwise learning/Thales.
Board Membership and Advisory Roles
Philo Daniel has contributed to various organizations through advisory and board roles. He served as an Advisory Board Member at Western Sydney University in the Faculty of Engineering from 2010 to 2013. He was also a Board Director at RPDE from 2012 to 2014. These roles reflect his commitment to advancing engineering and security practices.
General Management Responsibilities
In his current role, Philo Daniel has general management responsibility for a £130 million revenue business in the Urban Security sector. This includes securing facilities such as government and corporate buildings, transportation modes, critical national infrastructure, and public venues. His leadership is pivotal in ensuring the effectiveness and innovation of security measures in urban settings.