Bradford Phillips

Bradford (Tripp) Phillips is an experienced finance professional currently serving as the Director of Finance - Corporate Development at 84.51˚ since May 2023. In this role, Bradford leads financial modeling, planning, and analysis for M&A activities and strategic initiatives, notably supporting the $24 billion Kroger/Albertson's merger. Prior to this position, Bradford worked as an M&A Consultant at Deloitte's Special Acquisition Services, advising private equity clients on complex M&A transactions. Bradford's previous experience includes roles at GE Aviation focusing on M&A finance management and risk modeling, as well as senior positions at Bardi Co. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. An educational background includes an MBA with a concentration in Finance & Entrepreneurship, alongside multiple master's degrees in aerospace engineering and a bachelor's degree in engineering-physics.