Ronald Philip

Ronald Philip is a seasoned professional in real estate and infrastructure strategy, boasting a wealth of experience in developed and emerging economies.

Currently leading the strategy for the industrial real estate business at Agility, Ronald previously worked at McKinsey serving high-profile clients in emerging markets, focusing on strategy, corporate finance, and performance improvement in infrastructure, real estate, and transport sectors.

His diverse background includes roles at esteemed organizations such as the World Economic Forum in New York, PricewaterhouseCoopers, GE Capital, and the World Bank in India.

An alumnus of Harvard University and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode, Ronald has also pursued executive education at prestigious institutions like INSEAD, Wharton, and CEIBS, complementing his finance coursework at HBS and MIT Sloan.

With a rich cultural upbringing across Zambia, England, and India, Ronald has worked internationally in the US, China, India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kenya, and Bangladesh.

His educational journey includes an Executive Masters program at the World Economic Forum, MPP from Harvard University Kennedy School of Government, and an MBA from IIM Kozhikode, along with engineering studies at Visvesvaraya Technological University.

Throughout his career, Ronald has held key positions such as Senior Director at Agility, Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, and Associate Director at the World Economic Forum, showcasing his expertise in strategic planning and business development.

Ronald's versatile background also includes volunteer roles at organizations like the Clinton Climate Initiative and professional experiences at CSX Transportation, PricewaterhouseCoopers, GE Money, the World Bank, and AIESEC.

His dedication to urban policy and consulting is evident through positions like the Ash Institute Urban Policy Fellow at the Office of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in the City of Los Angeles.