SHEPHERD
Leadership Consulting
Three disciplines.
One trusted partner.
EXECUTIVE COACHING
Build the confidence, presence and capability to lead at your best
A results-focused partnership to sharpen your leadership, accelerate your readiness for the next level, and remove the blockers holding you back.
With a certified coach who brings 30 years first-hand senior leadership experience.
LEADERSHIP MENTORING
Master the role and lead with the impact the organisation needs
A mentoring partnership for senior leaders in technical functions — R&D, Food Safety & Quality, Science — navigating new roles, greater complexity or critical challenges.
With a mentor who has led those functions at Global VP level.
STRATEGIC ADVISORY
Assess the current state and define the strategy for change
For organisations in food and consumer goods ready to define direction and drive lasting change.
With an advisor who has led R&D, Food Safety & Quality and Science functions, driven transformation, and brings the analytical rigour of a Physics PhD.
Tailored to wherever you are — and wherever you need to get to.
Phil Shepherd PhD
The experience behind the work
Senior leadership
Functional expertise
Coaching discipline
One partner
With 30 years of experience as a senior leader of Quality, Food Safety and R&D at Wrigley, Mars and McCain Foods, a PhD in Physics, and professional coaching certification, Phil brings a rare blend of senior leadership insight, functional depth, and coaching discipline.
Whether working one-on-one with a leader or advising an organisation, the mission is simple: elevate leadership and unlock potential.
30
YEARS SENIOR
LEADERSHIP
PhD
PHYSICS
Science & Research
CPC
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL COACH
NLP
PRACTITIONER
Neuro-linguistic programming
What people say
Julia Mauer
Global Vice President of Human Resources
McCain Foods Ltd
I worked closely with Phil as his HR Business Partner and can confidently vouch for his impact as both an executive and now an executive coach. Phil brings deep operational and technical credibility, combined with a practical, people‑centered coaching approach.
He is highly effective at mentoring leaders in operations and technical functions and coaching executives across any role or discipline. I have seen firsthand how his guidance has helped many leaders sharpen their effectiveness, confidence, and decision‑making. Phil is a trusted, thoughtful coach who delivers real, lasting impact.
Lauren Sliwka
Vice President of Human Resources
Charter Next Generation
Phil is one of the rare leaders who is equal parts technical expert, strategist, and people champion. During our years together at the Wrigley Company, he consistently demonstrated his ability to drive innovation, elevate teams, and strengthen the organization. He is truly exceptional.
As someone who has spent my entire career in Human Resources driving a talent agenda, it is uncommon to find a leader with Phil’s breadth and depth of capability. Whether designing an effective organizational structure, thought‑partnering on strategy, or coaching leaders for growth, Phil seamlessly blends technical expertise, strategic insight, and an authentic commitment to people. He creates a one‑of‑a‑kind experience for anyone fortunate enough to work with him.
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