Tell us something your colleagues don’t know about you...
I was short listed to become the new Chief Executive of the Welsh Football Association but at the last minute withdrew my application due to having such an enjoyable role at Airbus
What is your top leadership tip?
Always give that personal touch and remember face to face communication is best
Who inspires you?
My father with his wisdom but also my first ever boss who showed me and demonstrated the difference between being a good manager and a good leader.
Social Responsibility
Phil Jones, IT Manager, Airbus
Airbus at Broughton produces wings for a wide range of aircraft in the jetliner product line and proudly manufactures the wings for A380, the world’s largest commercial aircraft in service today.
Phil introduced the Charity Challenge programme over twenty years ago to underpin the very first attempt at developing a CSR strategy at Airbus bringing a new, exciting dimension to the organisation and raising in excess of £4million for a wide range of local and national charities.
The role of Charity Challenge Chairman is completely voluntary which makes Phil’s efforts highly commendable as it takes a special person to give up his free time for the benefit of others.
Phil is an active member of the local community and continues to lead by example. 20 years on he still finds the time and enthusiasm to remain the driving force behind the success of Charity Challenge. His organisation skills and eye for detail ensure that the scheme has grown every year as it taps into its many resources and skills to help the local community.
Under his leadership over 4,000 Airbus employees have benefitted from the scheme. His determination and passion for helping others has allowed the vast majority of employees to benefit from the scheme by sharing their skills in a voluntary capacity.
Leadership from the very top is very much in evidence and the team, headed by Phil, is definitely what helps make the scheme such an overwhelming success. The scheme is also designed to have many cross functional fundraising events and community involvement projects are invariably resourced with a wide cross section of the workforce.
The transformation has been consistent year on year and Charity Challenge has been recognised as one of the most successful people programmes in the company. For a twenty year project the achievements Phil has helped to shape are quite incredible.
