Phil Reynolds

Phil Reynolds is a globally experienced, multi‑award‑winning strategic adviser, transformation leader, and venture catalyst with a track record of scaling high‑growth ventures and pioneering innovative business models across telecoms, fintech, digital infrastructure, and digital media. He is known for translating strategic vision into actionable commercial growth, particularly in complex, multi‑jurisdictional environments.

As Co‑Founder of Panda Advisory Group, Phil works with investors, founders, boards, and executive teams to unlock growth, develop resilient business models, and navigate and shape regulatory and legal complexity. He co‑founded Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa, and later Pyypl, a fintech venture delivering blockchain‑enabled services across underserved regions. His governance experience spans Fortune 500 companies, national regulators and government, and high‑growth ventures, with board‑level oversight of financial performance, enterprise risk, and public‑interest outcomes.

A qualified lawyer and disciplined, systems‑oriented thinker, Phil’s early career in military service, information systems, and knowledge management shaped his structured approach to strategy, governance, and organisational design. Based in regional Australia, he brings both a lived global perspective and deep local insight to his work.

Phil’s leadership has been recognised through multiple industry awards and international appointments, and he is described by peers and CEOs as “a cut above his peers,” “central to the company’s vision,” and a leader who consistently delivers innovative, commercially grounded solutions.