Leadership that performs
when the stakes are real

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONSULTANCY

PGK Consultancy works with senior leaders and organisations in government, public safety, energy, and complex regulated environments — delivering leadership development, organisational design, and strategic learning that drives genuine, lasting change.

FCIPD
Chartered Fellow — CIPD
30+
Years Senior Leadership Experience
15+
Years International Consultancy
20+
Countries & Jurisdictions
Credentials
Chartered Fellow CIPD (FCIPD) Harvard Kennedy School Accredited National Assessor — College of Policing Postgraduate Diploma (Distinction) — Queen's University Belfast Non-Executive Director — Pharmaceutical Society NI
About Us

A consultant who has led, not just studied leadership


Philip Knox FCIPD is an international leadership and organisational development consultant with more than 30 years of senior leadership experience in high-stakes, high-accountability environments. His career spans operational command, strategic policy, ethics and governance, and organisation-wide culture change in some of the most publicly scrutinised institutions in the UK.

As Director of PGK Consultancy Services Ltd, Philip works with senior leaders in government ministries, security services, regulated industries, and global organisations across the UK, Middle East, and Africa — helping them develop the leadership identity, capability, and organisational conditions needed to perform at their best.

His work combines rigorous academic grounding — including Chartered Fellowship of the CIPD and executive education at Harvard Kennedy School — with the credibility that only comes from having led in genuinely difficult circumstances.

“Philip combines deep theoretical insight with practical, real-world application — helping leaders turn complex ideas into actionable strategies that deliver results.”

What We Do

Three areas of practice

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Senior Leadership Development

Bespoke leadership programmes designed for senior and aspiring senior leaders in complex, accountability-driven organisations. Combining leadership identity work with practical frameworks and real-world application.

  • Senior and executive leadership programmes

  • Emerging leaders and succession pipelines

  • Leadership identity and values work

  • Cross-cultural and international delivery

  • ILM-recognised and accredited awards

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Organisational Development & Design Facilitation

Strategic OD support and expert facilitation for organisations navigating change, redesign, or cultural transformation. Grounded in evidence-based OD practice and delivered with senior credibility.

  • Organisational design and restructuring support

  • Senior leadership team facilitation

  • Culture change and values embedding

  • Strategic away-days and offsite facilitation

  • Stakeholder engagement and co-design

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Strategic Learning & Development Support

End-to-end learning design and L&D strategy consultancy for organisations seeking to build internal capability, improve performance, and align learning with strategic goals.

  • L&D strategy development and review

  • Learning needs analysis

  • Programme design and curriculum development

  • Learning evaluation and impact measurement

  • Associate faculty and delivery partnerships

Where we work

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Government & Public Sector
Central and regional government, ministries, public bodies, and regulatory authorities across the UK, Middle East, and Africa.
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Public Safety & Security
National police and security services, emergency management, and safety-critical organisations requiring leadership under pressure.
Energy & Industrial
Oil and gas, utilities, and high-reliability industrial environments where leadership capability directly impacts safety and performance.
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Aviation & Logistics
International aviation logistics and transport organisations operating in complex, regulated, cross-cultural environments.
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Regulated & Professional
Professional regulators, statutory bodies, and governance-focused organisations requiring leadership aligned with public accountability.
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International Development
Capacity building and leadership development in international and development contexts, including FCDO-supported programmes.
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Private Sector
Corporate and commercial organisations seeking the rigour, credibility, and depth of practice developed in high-stakes public service contexts.
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Professional Development
CIPD-aligned learning and development programmes, professional qualifications, and CPD for HR and L&D practitioners.
Clients and organisations we have worked with
UAE Ministry of Interior Saudi Arabia Ministry of Interior Royal Oman Police College of Policing UK CIPD UK & Ireland Northern Ireland Assembly Commission Kuwait Oil Company Saudi Arabia National Water Company Saudi Arabia Tourism Authority CargoLux Health & Safety Executive Ireland Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office Seychelles Government Charlotte Tilbury Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland Ardex GB Positive Futures
Client Feedback

What participants say

Philip combines confidence, leadership experience, and genuine engagement. He shared his experience in a clear and practical way, making complex concepts easy to understand.

PROGRAMME DELEGATE

His manner of delivering the information was excellent — he listens with an open heart, asks important questions in a positive way, and makes the content immediately applicable.

SENIOR LEADER, GOVERNMENT PROGRAMME

Philip is among the best at presenting material at the level it needs to be. His experience in leadership and training comes through in every session.

PROGRAMME DELEGATE

Get In touch

Let's start a conversation

Whether you're commissioning a senior leadership programme, seeking an experienced OD facilitator, or exploring how PGK can support your organisation's development — I'd welcome a direct conversation.

Email philip.knox@pgkconsultancy.com
Phone +44 (0)7795 152497
Based in Northern Ireland, UK