Phil Edgar

Director of Sky Arts and Entertainment. Trustee English National Opera. National Film and Television School

Phil Edgar is a seasoned professional with a background in Physics and Sales. In the past, he has served in various roles such as Sales Executive and Account Manager at Hewlett-Packard and Client Executive at Sirius Computer Solutions. He is an alumnus of the University of Exeter, from where he completed his B.Sc. in Physics. Phil also attended Queen Elizabeth's Upper School. Prior to his sales career, Phil worked as an Engineer at Thompson Racal Defence, honing his technical expertise.

With his extensive experience in Sales, Phil has developed an excellent understanding of customer needs and a talent for crafting tailored solutions. His background in Physics gives him a unique perspective and approach to problem-solving. Phil's ability to balance his technical and sales skills has made him a valuable asset to the companies he has worked with.

Experience

Director of Sky Arts at Sky, since March 2014

Board of Governors at National Film & Television School, since November 2019; Member Board Of Trustees at English National Opera, since April 2015, Head of Entertainment at BSkyB, December 2011 - Present; Creative Director at Running Bare Pictures/John Noel Management, January 2011 - November 2011; Creative Director, Big Brother at Endemol UK, 2001 - 2010