Phil de Glanville is a Director and Co-owner of Hanover Fox, a boutique executive search firm specializing in senior and board-level appointments across the UK. With a diverse career spanning the private, public, and voluntary sectors, Phil brings a unique perspective to leadership recruitment. He specializes in the Consumer Goods, Technology, and Not-for-Profit sectors, with a particular emphasis on sports and education. Phil�s professional background is rooted in elite leadership; he is a former professional rugby player who captained both Bath Rugby and the England national team. Following his sporting career, he held senior roles at Sport England and Hartpury College, and served as a Main Board Member for the Rugby Football Union (RFU) as Chair of the Professional Game Board. His corporate experience includes relationship management and marketing roles at Xansa plc. Phil holds a BA in Economics and Politics from Durham University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Studies from the University of Oxford. He is committed to an ethical, relationship-driven approach to search that prioritizes the long-term success of both clients and candidates.