Product Studio, &above, has announced the appointment of Phil Miles as Non-Executive Chairperson as the business moves towards a new phase of development.
After seven years of steady growth, working with high-profile brands, such as Google, YouTube and Revolut, &above has begun establishing a board to further unlock the potential of the business. Founder and CEO Jordan Richards has brought in Phil Miles as a Non-Executive Chairperson to support this process.
Phil Miles spent 17 years working at Google, most recently as YouTube’s UK Head of Sales and is a long-time supporter of &above. With a strong history in tech and advertising, Phil has been operating his own consultancy business since 2023, working with high-calibre tech scale-ups in an advisory capacity. Throughout the years, Phil has acted as a coach to Jordan, and will now be supporting the evolution of &above in a strategic and advisory position as Jordan and the team seek to implement ambitious growth plans.
With his strong industry knowledge and experience, Phil can bring a new perspective to the business, helping to more efficiently unite the two arms – brand and product – of &above as it moves towards its long-term goals of tripling revenue and building IP.
Jordan Richards, Founder and CEO of &above, comments: ‘It’s been an incredible seven years for &above. The company has grown more quickly and generated more success than I’d ever imagined in the early days. But I now feel that there is significant growing potential for the studio, and we believe that the best way to take advantage of the opportunity and take the entire company to the next level, is by bringing in external advisors. And that’s where Phil comes in.
‘I’ve known and respected Phil as a leader for many years now and I’m delighted that he’s joining us in the position of Non-Executive Chairperson for &above. His breadth of experience within the technology and advertising sectors perfectly positions him to deliver the insights and advice we need to shape the future of the business.’
Phil Miles comments: ‘It’s a real pleasure to take on the role of Non-Executive Chairperson for &above. I’ve known Jordan for many years, and have watched the development of the agency with interest. By bringing together brand and product into a single studio, &above is growing significant tech companies, making it a fascinating company to be involved with.
‘&above is on the cusp of a transformational period, my role will be to provide insights, support, and advice as they seek to cement their longer-term position within the market. It’s an exciting time, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.’
