Phil Thomson
New ZealandfounderMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Phil Thomson is the founder and CEO of Auror, a New Zealand-based crime-fighting software firm that aims to enhance collaboration between retailers and law enforcement to combat retail crime, leveraging technology to collect and share incident data.
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Phil Thomson discusses the potential growth of New Zealand's digital export sector.
The NZ economy may be approaching the next ‘gaming is bigger than wool’ moment - Phil ThomsonThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-03
New Zealand· 2026-08-03Also mentioned
Mayor Brown
Phil Thomson is the co-founder and chief executive of Auror, advocating for the use of technology to reduce violent retail crime.
Auror rolls out in‑store facial recognition as Court of Appeal hears tech caseThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-20
New Zealand· 2025-09-20Also mentioned
Paul Goldsmith
Auror head Phil Thomson gave evidence at the lower court level.
Lawyers challenge widespread police use of number-plate software as evidenceThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-16
New Zealand· 2025-09-16
Founder Phil Thomson said Auror already had a substantial beachhead in the US through anchor customer Walmart.
Kiwi crime-fighting software firm Auror gets big tick from UK Govt, medtech Formus Labs nears commercial launch in the US - Tech InsiderThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-07-07
New Zealand· 2025-07-07
