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Briony Phillips
Nurturing a healthier, more fabulous future
Briony Phillips is a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Business West.1 She is an experienced professional with a diverse background in entrepreneurship, business development, and community support.
Professional Experience
Briony has worked extensively in supporting startups and scaleups in the Bristol and Bath area for seven years.1 Her current professional activities include:
- Consulting on various projects
- Hosting Electra, a community for women
- Supporting the Create Growth Programme
- Running regional development activities with Rocketmakers
- Teaching as a fellow for the University of Bath's virtual Masters in entrepreneurship and innovation1
Expertise and Contributions
Briony is known for her roles as a:
- Connector
- Facilitator
- Problem-solver1
She has been particularly active in promoting and supporting the Tech for Good business community. In 2021, Briony released an open dataset with Rocketmakers to raise awareness of this sector locally.1
Additional Roles
Beyond her board position at Business West, Briony's professional portfolio includes:
- Nutritional therapist13
- Regional Development and Wellbeing Consultant3
- Special Projects Lead (part-time)3
Past Positions
Briony has held several significant roles in the past, including:
Recognition
Briony has been praised for her work in helping SMEs improve their access to finance, particularly equity. She has been described as "outstanding in her delivery, energy and commitment" in this area.2
Briony Phillips continues to be an active and influential figure in the Bristol business community, contributing to various initiatives aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in the region.
