Phillip Whited

Phillip Whited has a strong background in finance and strategic operations. Phillip currently holds the position of Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis at Switch, a role they started in October 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the Vice President of Finance at Edmentum from January 2022 to October 2023.

Phillip's experience also includes a role as the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at CyrusOne, where they oversaw the company's long-range model and strategic plan. Phillip played a key role in the successful sale of CyrusOne to KKR and Global Infrastructure Partners in 2022.

Before joining CyrusOne, Phillip worked as the Vice President of Strategic Operations at Kibo Commerce and as the Vice President of Corporate Development at Lanyon, both Vista Equity Partners portfolio companies. At Kibo Commerce, they led cross-functional projects that resulted in significant cost savings and improvements to EBITDA margin. At Lanyon, they focused on corporate development initiatives.

Phillip's earlier experience includes a role as the Director of Corporate Development at AT&T, where they provided acquisition and divestiture advisory support. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Wayport, Inc.

Phillip began their career at Goldman Sachs as an Analyst. Overall, their work experience showcases their expertise in finance, strategic operations, corporate development, and financial planning and analysis.

Phillip Whited earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematical Economic Analysis from Rice University in 2001. Prior to that, they attended Phillips Academy from 1994 to 1997. Whited later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business, graduating in 2013.