Phil Thornley Joins BDO Australia: AI & Data Consulting Partner

Phil Thornley has joined BDO Australia as a Partner in its Consulting team in Melbourne. He brings extensive experience in helping organisations improve business performance through data, analytics and technology. His expertise spans revenue assurance, regulatory and compliance analytics, and customer and revenue analytics. He will focus on the practical application of generative AI and helping organisations translate AI investments into measurable business outcomes. Before joining BDO, Phil spent nearly 14 years at KPMG Australia, where he served as a Partner. Earlier, he was Executive Director of APAC Operations at MDS Lavastorm Analytics, following a career start in project management at Martin Dawes Systems. Across telecommunications, energy and utilities, and insurance, he has helped organisations improve revenue performance, manage risk and strengthen regulatory compliance. At BDO, he will work on building data foundations and governance to support practical AI adoption and business transformation.