Meet Prospera Regional Board Member in Georgia, Phil Thorogood
Phil Thorogood is a bilingual and bicultural operations leader and a Regional Board Member in Georgia. He currently serves as a partner at Legado Advisors, where he supports business owners through key transition decisions. His professional experience and long-standing commitment to community service continue to strengthen Prospera’s work in Georgia. Keep on reading to get to know him.
What are your workplace’s mission and products or services?
Legado Advisors provides expert advisory and transaction services for middle-market companies with buy or sell mandates. With more than 25 years of experience, the firm’s leadership team has successfully executed transactions for companies of all sizes across the United States and internationally, offering expert guidance through every step of selling or acquiring a business.
In addition to transactional expertise, Legado Advisors brings deep cultural understanding and bilingual leadership, allowing the firm to serve business owners in the United States and clients based in Latin America. The team recognizes that many business owners face unique challenges when growing or selling their companies, including language and cultural considerations that impact valuation and deal structure. By combining financial expertise with personalized guidance, Legado Advisors helps clients protect their legacy while maximizing long-term outcomes.
What motivated you to serve on Prospera’s board as a volunteer?
My motivation for serving on Prospera’s board is driven by my passion for serving the business community in the State of Georgia. I have been very blessed in my life and career, and I want to help others achieve their dreams and build lasting legacies.
What have you enjoyed the most so far about serving on Prospera’s Board?
I enjoy meeting Prospera’s clients and hearing their stories about how consultants helped them organize, plan, and scale their businesses. I get tremendous satisfaction from knowing that Prospera plays a meaningful role in helping entrepreneurs succeed.
What would you most like the local community to know about Prospera?
I would like the community to know that business owners do not have to face challenges alone. Prospera is a trusted resource in both good and difficult times, and its team is deeply committed to helping entrepreneurs move forward and succeed.
What is the most important lesson you’ve learned throughout your career?
Networking and the ability to relate to people can make or break a business or career. You can be intelligent and work hard, but if you cannot build relationships and connect with others, your success may be limited.
Which social media platform do you use most frequently?
Facebook, because it allows me to stay connected with my family and friends in Venezuela.
What is one item still on your bucket list?
A cruise down the Nile.
Phil’s professional expertise, global perspective, and commitment to supporting business owners make him a valued Regional Board Member in Georgia. Through his volunteer service, he helps strengthen Prospera’s efforts to guide entrepreneurs toward long-term success.
