Philip Crewe
About Philip Crewe
Philip Crewe is the Group Head of Enterprise Architecture at VISTRA and has extensive experience in IT and business consulting. He has held various leadership roles at organizations such as Royal Mail and BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, demonstrating strong stakeholder management and a proactive approach to IT leadership.
Work at Vistra
Philip Crewe currently serves as the Group Head of Enterprise Architecture at Vistra, a position he has held since 2024. His role involves overseeing enterprise architecture initiatives and aligning IT strategies with business objectives. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Enterprise Architect at Vistra from 2020 to 2024, where he contributed to the development and implementation of architectural frameworks.
Education and Expertise
Philip Crewe has an extensive educational background in the field of science and leadership. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree with Joint Honours in Physics/Applied Physics from the University of Nottingham, studying from 1977 to 1980. He furthered his education at King's College London, obtaining an MPhil in X-Ray and Neutron Optics from 1982 to 1984. Additionally, he completed the Executive Leadership Development Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, from 2016 to 2017.
Background
Philip Crewe has a diverse professional background with significant experience in IT and business consulting. He has held various leadership roles, including IT Director positions at Royal Mail and Citizens Advice. His career spans multiple organizations, including Times Mirror Media Network and Ziff Davis, where he developed expertise in IT strategy, architecture, and delivery management. He has been involved in stakeholder management and team leadership throughout his career.
Achievements
Philip Crewe has held several notable positions within BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, including Immediate Past Chair of the BCS IT Leaders Forum in 2022 and Chair from 2019 to 2022. He has also served as a Committee Member of the BCS IT Leaders Forum from 2015 to 2019 and is currently a member of the BCS Disciplinary and Standards Board since 2017. His leadership roles have contributed to the advancement of IT standards and practices in the industry.