Meet Phil Hogan: The Visionary Behind Tiberone

Eventually, Phil returned to the UK and settled in the oil and gas capital of Europe—  Aberdeen. The transition marked a shift from field work to the classroom, as he became  a technical trainer. This period was pivotal, it not only sharpened his technical  expertise, but also laid the groundwork for the strategic thinking, team leadership, and  vision that would later define his role as a CEO. After working in Aberdeen, Phil returned  to London to join IBM, working on a strategic air traffic control systems implementation.  He gained valuable experience in aviation IT over several years, including time at the  London Air Traffic Control Centre. 

From Unix to Remedy: The Evolution Begins

By 1996, a new opportunity emerged. A friend working at the innovative California based Sun Microsystems introduced Phil to a rapidly growing company called Remedy.  Remedy was pioneering a new workflow solution, and Sun needed a technical trainer to  support their education initiatives. Phil stepped in, working on Unix systems and  helping Sun Microsystems push Remedy into international markets.

This took him to San Francisco, where he immersed himself in Remedy’s ecosystem  before returning to the UK to train others. As Remedy grew, so did its global partner  network. Phil was soon headhunted by Horizon (now Fusion), a solely dedicated  Remedy partner, to lead their education efforts. Before leaving that role, he handed  over his responsibilities to a colleague named Ben Chehraz, a key connection that  would prove significant.

The Birth of Tiberone 

By the late 1990s, Phil was working with clients such as Nationwide Building Society,  offering specialist expertise in Remedy, which was rapidly gaining popularity in banking  and other sectors. Recognising both the demand and opportunity, Phil stayed in touch  with Ben Chehraz and in 2001, the two founded Tiberone. As Remedy was later  acquired by BMC, Tiberone naturally became a BMC partner, working across a wide  range of customers and building relationships with hundreds of clients. It was the start  of something far bigger…

Tiberone’s reputation grew, and so did its footprint. Work with Vodafone in the  Netherlands introduced Phil to Pieter Raiven, leading to Tiberone Netherlands. A major  project with Siemens in Germany led to a collaboration with Alex Ries, forming Tiberone  Germany.  In Portugal, a new partnership with Sandra Almeida helped launch Tiberone  Portugal.  This was a pivotal moment—one that ushered in a period of significant  growth, transformation, and renewed strategic direction. Phil counts this period of  international expansion as one of his proudest achievements: building a company from  a UK base into a truly global operation, powered by experienced, passionate people.

The Phil-osophy That Drives It All

At the core of Phil’s leadership philosophy is a personal commitment to empowering  others. He is driven to create an environment where his team can grow, learn, and  thrive as world-class professionals—reflecting his belief that a company’s success  begins with its people. 

Phil recently reflected on his UK-based team, particularly those specialising in the  VM02 space. In 2024, the team came together in person for the first time since the  pandemic, brainstorming, problem-solving, and strengthening client relationships. The  feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with clients recognising the team’s efficiency  and impact. “Having a small, agile company is a superpower,” says Phil. “It’s like an  efficient IT system—each component working together, quick to respond and highly  effective.” Phil is driven by a culture of connection, innovation, and continuous  improvement. His focus on personal development is unwavering; even in the fast paced, high-pressure world of IT delivery, Phil is always introducing new ways to help  his team evolve. For him, success isn’t just about delivering results—it’s about building  capability, confidence, and something meaningful for the future. 

Looking Back, Moving Forward

Phil is driven by the ambition to take Tiberone beyond the traditional reseller model. He  envisions developing original products, strengthening direct customer relationships,  and creating something truly independent. “I’d like to think we can build something  more independent—develop our own products, truly own our customer relationships,  and take pride in the strength and growth of the business,” he explains. Looking ahead,  his focus is on advancing Tiberone’s capabilities in AI, particularly in AI Ops. “Not just  within the BMC definition,” he says, “but through our own interpretation, something  product-led, something that stands on its own.” It’s a forward-looking vision rooted in  innovation, ownership, and a bold commitment to shaping the future.

Away from work, Phil is an avid open water swimmer, a keen traveller, and an  enthusiastic reader. In fact, he’ll be sharing some of his favourite reads in the next issue  of Tiberone’s internal newsletter as part of our Book Club column. He’s also a former  marathon runner, bringing the same dedication and endurance to both his personal life  and professional journey. 

From leaving Ireland with ambition, to leading a multinational, thriving IT company, Phil  has lived the vision he once dreamed of. Tiberone stands as a reflection of his journey  built on trust, fuelled by expertise, and driven by a relentless pursuit of progression.