Stephen Phillips
Lead Analyst

Stephen is a passionate advocate for the information industry. He believes Jinfo has a critical role to help clients maximise the value when buying information.

Stephen's expertise continues to be sought after. He currently serves as a non-executive director at M&A Monitor and Senior Advisor to Couranto UK Ltd.

His knowledge enriched "The Emerald Handbook of Modern Information Management". He is on the Business Information Review editorial board, and he led their annual survey.

Stephen's dedication extends to the wider information profession. He created a peer network for the UK's financial services industry. He also holds leadership positions with CILIP and SLA Europe.

His work with clients, suppliers and conferences keeps him at the forefront of the industry.

Before joining Jinfo, Stephen managed a global research team and extensive portfolio of suppliers at a global investment bank.

Stephen can be contacted at stephen.phillips@jinfo.com

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Articles by Stephen Phillips:


Bridging the AI gap: why education can’t be an afterthought
Tuesday, 22nd April 2025

AI adoption is rising, but understanding is lagging. 

A recent Jinfo Community session explored how internal education, governance, and collaboration are essential for responsible implementation. From legal concerns to tool evaluation, information managers have a vital role to play. 


Is your workforce AI ready?
Tuesday, 15th April 2025

AI is rapidly reshaping how information is found, analysed, and applied, and the workforce must evolve alongside it. 

AI tools are most powerful in the hands of those who already understand their domain.

Learn how targeted training and support will enable these tools and their users to fulfil their potential.


Why AI should enhance – not replace – your research team
Tuesday, 8th April 2025

The rise of AI, Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI reasoning is leading some stakeholders to question the future of corporate research and information teams. 

This blog, taken from our recent articles, offers some practical ways to future-proof your team.


April 2025 update
Tuesday, 1st April 2025

  • Product review of Ask FT
  • Using third-party data with enterprise AI
  • Upskilling for AI
  • Are you managing expert-network vendors?


SLA dissolution – supporting information professionals in times of change
Tuesday, 1st April 2025

The Special Libraries Association (SLA) has announced its forthcoming dissolution, after 116 years of professionalism, advocacy and networking for special librarians and information managers around the world.

I reflect on this sad news, and offer our thoughts and support for everyone associated with SLA.