Stephen Phillips is a Co-Founder and CEO at Neighbors and Nomads. Colleagues describe them as "I've known Steve since the old GBK days and had always heard great things about him, though I hadn’t had the chance to work closely with him. Finally getting that opportunity has been an absolute pleasure. Steve is an outstanding leader and mentor; he not only supported my growth in my role as Area Manager but also played a key role in laying the foundation for Marugame UK. I’m a big fan of his work ethic, strategic thinking, passion for tech, and dedication to building a high-performing team. " and "I've had the pleasure of working with Steve twice over the past 20 years at Frankie and Bennys and Marugame. Whether as a direct report or as a fellow colleague as part of the exec team. Steve made my role running the HR function easy as he consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to people and building a positive company culture. His innovative thinking and ability to challenge the status quo have led to impactful initiatives that benefit our teams, many of those initiatives still living on and going strong. As my line manager and on a personal note, Steve's feedback and support as a leader have been invaluable to my growth and finally, he’s just a great guy to share a pint with at the end of the day!"