Grant Phillips

Grant Phillips has a diverse work experience spanning various leadership roles. In 2018, they served as the Vice President at Vitalus Nutrition Inc, where they were responsible for defining and executing the B2B strategy for global growth. Prior to that, in the same year, they founded RedQ and served as a global consumer goods executive, providing strategic solutions and leadership to consumer goods companies. In the same year, they also worked as a Strategic Advisor at Kuju Coffee.

Before their recent positions, Grant Phillips had an extensive career at Nestlé. Grant held various roles, including Strategic Advisor, Special Projects, where they drove projects across different regions and informed business adjustments based on competitors' activities. Grant also served as a Business Executive Officer in Southern Africa, leading the beverage business across multiple countries and improving margins through optimization strategies. Additionally, they held positions such as Executive Director, Head of Beverages, and General Manager of the Coffee Business, where they successfully launched new products, improved brand communications, and achieved revenue growth.

Prior to Nestlé, Grant Phillips worked at Pulse Ltd., where they established a sales force for Nestlé Ukraine and managed trade programs. Grant also gained experience at TRO, where they provided operations support and gradually took on leadership roles, managing major automotive clients and ensuring consistent brand experiences.

Overall, Grant Phillips has a strong background in strategic leadership, business development, marketing, and operations across various industries.

Grant Phillips completed their education in a variety of institutions and fields of study. Grant started by earning a Certificate (Associate Arts degree equivalency) in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. Grant then pursued a GradDip Business degree in Business Management at Massey University from 2008 to 2011.

Grant also participated in executive development programs to enhance their leadership skills. In 2007, they completed an Executive Development program at IMD and underwent a Leadership Development program at the London Business School in 2006.

Later, Grant pursued higher education at the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Business Administration and Management. Grant attended this program from 2017 to 2021.

Although Grant obtained additional certifications, the specific months and years in which they completed them are not provided. These include an Executive Leadership Program from IMD Business School and a Leadership Development Program from the London Business School.