Philip Rowland

Before moving from London to Vancouver in 2024, Philip travelled, socialised and worked in Ireland for many years as well as in many other countries in Europe, North America and Asia.

Philip started his career and spent six years in the Systems Department of Ford of Europe before doing an MBA and teaching for a couple of years at Cranfield School of Management. He was then a consultant and partner at McKinsey for eleven years before moving into private equity; first with TDR Capital for eleven years and, with a couple of years as a Partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants, now with Riverside since 2018. Philip is also a Venture Partner with Fulcrum, an Irish based VC firm focused on data, security and resilience with an investment focus including Canada.

In his role in the Chamber Philip aims to help members build their professional connections and opportunities as well as supporting increased business ties between Ireland and Vancouver.