Phillip White

Phillip White is chief executive of Syscap

Philip White is CEO of Syscap, Europe’s leading independent IT finance, leasing and asset management provider. Philip joined Syscap 15 years ago, and during this time has been instrumental in driving the company’s success, helping it grow both in scale and profits, from a turnover of £3m to £135m. He has been fundamental to many of the sweeping changes that have characterised Syscap’s recent development, spearheading the foundation of the acclaimed Syscap Academy and personally overseeing the company’s brand redevelopment.

Philip became CEO in 2006 following a private equity funded management buy out.

Having started in a junior role and worked his way up the company, Philip has an unparalleled understanding of the business, and a firm belief that with hard work and dedication there are no barriers to success for anybody.

Asked to think of the most significant lesson he has learned over 20 years in business, Philip is quick to reply: “I have learned to recognise that there are always people who know more than you, who are more experienced than you, and you should never be afraid to admit it, or to seek advice from people who are better placed than you.”