Phillips KPA was formed in July 2004 through the merger of two leading education industry consulting groups: Phillips Curran and KPA Consulting.
Phillips Curran was established in late 1996 and has provided high-level consultancy services for all of Australia’s public universities, and for education peak bodies, Commonwealth and State government departments and agencies, education sector unions, and major private enterprises. David Phillips was the founder and Managing Director of Phillips Curran until the merger with KPA Consulting to form PhillipsKPA. Before establishing Phillips Curran, he was the head of the Higher Education Division in the Commonwealth Department of Employment, Education and Training. He was previously Senior Advisor and Consultant to two Commonwealth Ministers for Employment, Education and Training
KPA Consulting was formed in mid 2002 and comprised the former members of KPMG Consulting’s national education consulting practice. KPA’s Australian and international clients have extended across and beyond the education industry to commercial organisations and government.
The Top 50 most influential people in higher education
The Australian newspaper has included PhillipsKPA key associate Bruce Chapman, director David Phillips and former director Chris Eccles in its list of the 50 most influential people in ...
"Just a note to thank you for your very professional approach to your work with us and to congratulate you on the quality of the outcome. You have done a remarkable job in the time available. I have no doubt that the report will be a very useful starting point for Peter Rathjen’s vice-chancellorship."...
Professor David Rich - Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Provost
University of Tasmania