Philip Sheppard

Philip Sheppard is an experienced professional in the field of public relations and consultancy, currently serving as the Secretary General of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) since April 2015. In addition to this role, Philip has been a Managing Partner at Zaparazzi since November 2011, focusing on domain name policy and intellectual property rights. Philip's extensive background includes Board membership at SEAP, Director General for the Brand Registry Group (2013-2016), Director of Public Affairs at AIM - European Brands Association (1997-2011), and involvement with ICANN and IPRA. Philip holds a BSc in Economics from the University of Southampton, where studies were completed between 1978 and 1980.