Stephen Phillips
Lead Analyst

Stephen joined Jinfo in 2020 as a senior analyst, specialising in Content Portfolio and Value Chain. He has over 35 years' experience of information management and research.

Prior to joining Jinfo, Stephen was global Head of Business Information and Analytics at Morgan Stanley, a major global investment bank. In this role he managed a large research team and an extensive content portfolio.

His experience ranges from developing strategy and optimising services, to enhancing transparency and accountability to maximise value. Whilst at Morgan Stanley he created a peer network of information managers for the UK financial services industry.

Stephen is a non-executive director of M&A Monitor and leads business development in EMEA for Couranto. He contributed to the latest edition of "The Emerald Handbook of Modern Information Management". He is on the editorial board of Business Information Review, regularly contributing articles and running their annual survey.

Stephen is a trustee of the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals (CILIP) and was 2021 Conference Chair for SLA Europe, having previously served as Chapter President. He regularly participates in product advisory boards, industry think tanks, events and conferences.

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

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Articles by Stephen Phillips:


US private company data – what's new?
Tuesday, 2nd July 2024

The 2024 US Corporate Transparency Act prompted Jinfo to produce our most recent Market landscape report. 

A pre-publication Community session provided an opportunity to discuss the report with Jinfo subscribers and share their insights into their requirements. 


What would a Harvey acquisition of vLex mean for you?
Thursday, 27th June 2024

An acquisition of vLex would give Harvey's AI technology access to one of the largest collections of legal materials from over 100 countries. This transaction could disrupt the market for legal information.

What should you be doing now to prepare for this consolidation? What are the potential benefits and issues? How might this impact Thomson Westlaw and LexisNexis?


Preqin's for sale. If you're a client, do this now
Tuesday, 18th June 2024

It's rumoured Preqin is for sale. 

Preqin is a leading provider of data, analytics and expertise in alternative investments and private equity markets – a change of ownership has implications for Preqin clients.

This article gives our thoughts on the impact, and the actions you need to take now to prepare for a potential change in ownership.


GenAI in the news, access to private company data evolves and suppliers are getting to grips with AI
Wednesday, 5th June 2024

How was AI in the news (again) last month?  US private company information, you’ve never had it so good, but will these products disrupt the market? And how are suppliers adopting AI?


Get ready - your vendors are deploying GenAI
Wednesday, 5th June 2024

Jinfo has interviewed the product development directors of two prominent suppliers (EMIS and Nexis) to find out how they are deploying GenAI functions in their products. What difference is it making? How can you help? How do they intend to charge you for it, if at all?

Reports by Stephen Phillips:


The art of crafting AI prompts
Tuesday, 9th April 2024


ESG information market developments and key suppliers
Monday, 12th February 2024


12 tips to meet the Generative AI challenge
Thursday, 21st December 2023


Community deck – Content portfolio needs analysis
Friday, 1st December 2023

In a recent Jinfo Com...


Issues to Consider When Contracting for AI Systems
Thursday, 16th November 2023