Philip joined as Comptroller and Treasurer in March 2024 having relocated from the UK with his wife, Rev Maria Shepherdson. They live in Richmond Corner.
Philip is a qualified Chartered Accountant with New Zealand Institute of Accountants (CAANZ) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW). He has spent most of his career as a finance manager/financial controller working within the commercial sector. He has held honorary roles as treasurer/examiner for charitable organisations including church parishes.
He loves the outdoors and travelling to new places so will definitely be exploring New Brunswick!
Areas of focus:
- Advisor to the Bishop
- Financial governance and support to the Finance Committee
- Financial reporting for the Diocese
