Philip Hawthorne

Philip Hawthorne has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Philip is currently a Board Member at DESIGNxRI and has been in this position since June 2018. Prior to that, they worked at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island as a Creative Director and Design Manager, starting in 2014 and 2013 respectively. Philip also served as an Advisory Board Member and Co-President at AIGA Rhode Island from 2015 and 2010 respectively. Additionally, they have experience as a Mentor at Online Business Incubator from 2012 to 2013, an Advisor at Betaspring from 2009 to 2013, and the Principal of Provoyant LLC from 2006 to 2013. Philip also held the role of Chief Operating Officer at Executive Consulting Services from 2006 to 2013. Prior to that, they worked as the WW Creative Director at American Power Conversion Corp. from 1998 to 2005, and as a Senior Marketing Designer at the same company from 1994 to 1997. Philip'searliest known role was as an Art Director at Second Source/HealthTech from 1993 to 1994. Throughout their career, Philip has demonstrated expertise in various areas such as design management, strategic marketing, and creative direction.

Philip Hawthorne attended Kimberley Boys High from 1971 to 1975, but did not obtain a degree or specify a field of study. Philip later attended the University of Cape Town from 1977 to 1980, completing their Bachelor of Arts degree in English. In 1981 and 1982, Philip pursued further education at Rhodes University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Honors degree in Film and Theater.