Phillips Industries Promotes Rob Phillips to CEO
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Phillips Industries announced Rob Phillips succeeded his father, Bob Phillips, as CEO, effective March 15.
His father, CEO since 1963, remained chairman of the board, according to the Santa Fe Springs, Calif.-based family business, which began operations in 1928.
Rob Phillips currently serves as president and chief operating officer, positions he has held since 2013. He led the company’s reorganization into five distinct strategic business units to more closely address the needs of each: Phillips Aftermarket, Phillips OEM, Phillips Connect Technologies, Phillips Asia-Pacific and Phillips Europe.
Rob Phillips
“The success of the wide arc of the Phillips Industries family of businesses drives everything we do here, and I’m incredibly honored to be named CEO at such an exciting time,” Rob Phillips said in a release. “But most importantly, let’s not forgot who got us here. My dad is the reason we’ve made this successful journey so far, and I’ll rely on his important counsel going forward.”
Phillips manufactures advanced electrical and air brake system components, as well as electronic solutions for communicating vehicle data to fleets and their drivers for the commercial truck and trailer industry. Phillips reported its products are standard on nearly 100% of Class 8 trucks and more than 50% of all trailers manufactured in North America. — Transport Topics
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