The Team

Phil Rider
Director

Phil Rider is Chairman & Chief Executive of the Digital Phone Company Limited, based in Great Yarmouth.

He lives in Great Yarmouth, but originally came from Cheshire where he attended Altrincham Grammar School for Boys. He enjoys golf, cricket and football.

Personal statement:
" I am passionate about improving Great Yarmouth in particular as it has helped me build two successful businesses and I cannot see why others cannot do the same – with help! My main reason for involvement with the URC is to help put in place the cornerstones of that help in terms of the physical infrastructure and the climate of “can do” to see others come forward and see possibilities in both towns. I want to see if I can do my little bit to help others enjoy some of the many benefits of living in the area.

The key challenge in the first couple of years is winning hearts and minds through seeing some results, so that people move from disbelief and cynicism towards embracing what we are trying to do. "