Hello!

I'm Phil Furlong, a creative leader with deep experience in financial services and advisory environments, scaling global design teams and embedding systems that turn complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives for major international clients.

Prior to working in Advisory, I led brand and engagement, and design teams across multiple financial institution brands – including 10+ years at Teachers Mutual Bank Limited where I built digital-first banking brands and delivered unified experiences across complex consumer platforms.

I also have large ad agency experience across national campaigns for clients such as Vodafone, NRMA, Audi, and Foxtel.

About Me

About Me

About Me

Overview

I'm a design and creative operations leader with 20+ years across financial services, advisory, and high-growth sectors. Experienced in shaping digital experiences, implementing creative operations systems, scaling design teams, and aligning design strategy to commercial goals. Recognised for cross-functional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and delivering brand impact for national and international brands across financial services, climate finance, and corporate sectors.

Senior Brand Consultant

Considered Brand

Oct 2025 - Present

Global Design Manager

Pollination

2023 - Sep 2025

Brand & Engagement Lead

Teachers Mutual Bank Limited

2021-2022

Design Manager

Teachers Mutual Bank Limited

2012-2021

Studio Manager

Affinity Partnership

2011-2012

Studio Manager / Design Lead

STW Group

2008-2011

Senior Brand Consultant

Considered Brand

Oct 2025 - Present

Global Design Manager

Pollination

2023 - Sep 2025

Brand & Engagement Lead

Teachers Mutual Bank Limited

2021-2022

Design Manager

Teachers Mutual Bank Limited

2012-2021

Studio Manager

Affinity Partnership

2011-2012

Studio Manager / Design Lead

STW Group

2008-2011

Senior Brand Consultant

Considered Brand

Oct 2025 - Present

Global Design Manager

Pollination

2023 - Sep 2025

Brand & Engagement Lead

Teachers Mutual Bank Limited

2021-2022

Design Manager

Teachers Mutual Bank Limited

2012-2021

Studio Manager

Affinity Partnership

2011-2012

Studio Manager / Design Lead

STW Group

2008-2011