Phil Shorten

Phil Shorten is an experienced HR professional currently serving as the Head of People Experience at Varo Bank since May 2021, where responsibilities include partnering with executive leadership to enhance employee experience and talent management. Prior roles at Varo include Head of Training and People Development and People Partner, focusing on various HR functions. Before Varo, Phil held multiple HR positions at American Express from 2011 to 2021, including HR Director and HR Supplier Performance Director. Phil's academic background includes an MBA in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, both from Brigham Young University. Phil also has earlier experience as an associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers and as a Spanish teacher at Brigham Young University.