Philip Marshall

Chief Research Officer at Tolaga Research

Philip Marshall is the Chief Research Officer at Tolaga Research, where he specializes in market and industry research with a strong emphasis on quantitative analysis. He co-founded Tolaga in 2010 after a notable career in the telecommunications sector.

Education and Early Career

PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Philip earned his doctorate from The University of Auckland between 1988 and 1996.
Initial Roles: He began his career in 1991 as an Operations Engineer at BHP, followed by positions at Spark New Zealand as a Mobile Network Engineer and Research Engineer.

Professional Experience

Yankee Group: Before founding Tolaga, he spent nine years as an Executive at Yankee Group, where he led global service provider technology research.
Verizon International: He also held significant roles at Verizon (formerly Bell Atlantic), focusing on engineering operations and strategic planning.

Current Role at Tolaga Research

At Tolaga, Dr. Marshall directs thought leadership initiatives in the Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile industry research. His expertise extends to software architecture and development, making him a key figure in shaping the company's research direction.

Additional Contributions

He serves on advisory boards for several startups and was previously a non-Executive board member of Antone Wireless.
Dr. Marshall is recognized as a Senior Member of the IEEE, highlighting his contributions to the field of electrical engineering.

Overall, Philip Marshall's extensive experience and leadership in telecommunications and research make him a prominent figure in the industry.