With over 25 years of experience in finance-related roles, Phil Lowe brings deep expertise and commercial insight to his role as Chief Financial Officer at VAE Group. A graduate of the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Commerce (2002), and a qualified CPA since 2005, Phil has spent the last 15+ years in senior finance roles across the property and construction sectors.
Phil joined the VAE Board as a Director in 2017 and has played a key role in supporting the company’s strategic growth. His broad experience allows him to lead a high-performing finance function, leverage data to identify risks and opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to the planning and execution of VAE’s long-term business goals.
Phil is passionate about developing the next generation of professionals and tradespeople and is a firm believer in the value of mentoring and knowledge-sharing within the industry. He is driven by a commitment to building strong, win-win partnerships and ensuring certainty for all VAE stakeholders.
A collaborative leader, Phil enjoys working closely with operational teams to identify and implement process improvements that enhance performance across the business.
Outside of work, Phil enjoys supporting his two kids in their sporting pursuits—and still holds onto the dream of one day making it on the professional golf circuit.