Meet our executive team

Myles Glashier

CEO, Co-founder, Phocas Group

If Myles wasn’t so extroverted and creative he’d be well suited to a laboratory. He is a born innovator, creator and motivator whose buoyant vision stretches us into unchartered waters, and his energy keeps us flowing. When Myles, Paul and Sean co-founded Phocas in 1999, it was young Myles who traversed Britain’s motorways and mews spruiking the new software. He jump-started Phocas Australia in 2003 and spectacularly launched Phocas in the US out of the Big Apple three years later. Myles has evolved the product by listening attentively to customers and delivering visionary functionality consistently ahead of its time.

Dr Blair Cassidy

Chief Product and Technology Officer, Phocas Group

Textile science, data science, management consulting and economics led Blair Cassidy to SaaS product management, first at SLI Systems and now as Chief Product and Technology Officer at Phocas. His unique work history has honed his ability to solve customer problems, think-outside-the-box and be empathetic to all the data challenges of business managers. With Blair and his team, customers can expect to see an increase in how they can benefit from using Phocas, with an emphasis on what financial teams can gain from data analysis. Blair enjoys cycling, learning new programming languages and algorithms and trying to keep up with his three daughters.

Dave Boorman

Chief Finance Officer, Phocas Group

Based on his global financial experience with listed and multinational companies such as Vodafone, Seven West Media and Network Ten, Dave is used to an ever changing, face-paced environment and will assist the business manage the new investment funds across Phocas globally. He understands transformational change and is adept at evaluating business operations and developing and delivering effective plans that enhance an organisation's financial strength. As a finance professional, his advice is simple, "Treat the company's money as if it's your own." Dave takes a light-hearted approach to situations and believes openness and transparency are best. He keeps healthy by hiking, cycling and playing golf.

Carolyn Viso

Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Phocas Group

Carolyn joined Phocas in 2021 as the Head of Learning & Development, in search of a fabulous workplace that truly lives up to its culture and values. She certainly found this at Phocas and expanded her remit when Sustainability became a focus for the People & Culture team. In late 2023, Carolyn was appointed the role of Chief People & Sustainability Officer, after demonstrating her strong leadership experience and ability to mentor, coach and motivate our people while enhancing our culture. Working alongside her global team, Carolyn collaborates with our leaders to attract, develop and retain great people. She also ensures we deliver on our commitments as a B Corp certified company to harness our collective efforts for the greatest impact. Carolyn keeps fit with circus arts such as aerial silks and flying trapeze and loves making the most of Sydney’s great outdoors.

Matthew Kantelis

Chief Revenue Officer

As Chief Revenue Officer, Matt guides revenue growth, shapes go-to-market strategies across new and existing markets and nurtures key partnerships. He believes in fostering a culture that is both data-informed and supportive, empowering teams to achieve collective success.

Inspired by technology's ability to help businesses scale, Matt is passionate about delivering Phocas’ value to customers. His tech career provides deep experience in strategy, market alignment and business process improvement. Outside of work, Matt enjoys time with his young family and their organic garden.

Mark Brixton

Global Growth Operations Officer

Mark has recently been promoted from running the APAC division to being the Global Growth Operations Officer. His role includes aligning marketing, sales, and customer success to meet customers wherever they are, allowing us to build confidence throughout their journey.

He is keen to automate processes and drive efficiency across our global business, making it easy to interact with us and creating a fun and fulfilling work environment.

Mark is known for his consultative management style and is always willing to try innovative approaches to build trust and get stuff done.

He likes to keep fit and eat well and has recently taken up cross-generational skiing with his dad and children.

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