Richard Phillips

My career has spanned public policy, public service and private sector leadership.  I have served at the Justice Department and on the Senate Judiciary Committee, focusing on a range of matters including civil rights, technology, and privacy. In 2005, I took over the leadership of Pilot Freight Services, a global logistics company. Under my leadership, revenue quadrupled to nearly $1 billion.  Annual earnings grew almost thirty-fold to $75 million.  Also during my tenure, Pilot undertook a cultural and ethical turnaround that encouraged the dignity of employees and promoted ethical leadership throughout the company.

I have spoken around the world, to such groups as the Young Presidents Organization, the Chief Executives Organization, the Central Intelligence Agency, U.S. Special Operations Command, and in various academic settings on leadership and ethics. 

In my free time I enjoy flying, rowing, and volunteering with my dog Noelle as a therapy team in hospitals, retirement communities, and with children with learning differences.