Christopher McPhillips

About Christopher McPhillips

I am a global general management leader with end-to-end P&L responsibility, focused on driving profitable growth in complex industrial markets. I specialize in building disciplined strategies that align commercial execution, operational performance, and financial rigor.Throughout my career, I have led businesses through market volatility, organizational change, and evolving customer demand, with a consistent focus on revenue quality, margin discipline, forecast accuracy, and accountability. My experience spans commercial strategy, go-to-market design, sales organization alignment, operational execution, and distribution channel optimization.I have operated across multiple regions and manufacturing footprints, working closely with operations, supply chain, finance, and sales to ensure strategic decisions translate into execution at the site and customer level. Much of my work sits at the intersection of strategy and execution—translating market and operational complexity into clear, defensible decisions that stand up at the executive and board level.Equally important, I believe sustainable performance is driven by strong teams. I invest in developing leaders, strengthening accountability, and creating environments where people are empowered to challenge, improve, and grow. I lead with intellectual honesty, pragmatic decision-making, and a long-term view of value creation for both the business and its people.

Experience

1. General Manager Industrial Thermal Management, Alkegen

   ALKEGEN

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Global leader responsible for Alkegen’s Industrial Thermal Management Business. Accountable for full P&L performance, growth, and strategic direction.Deliver revenue and EBITDA growth through commercial strategy, operational excellence, and disciplined cost management.Guide global sales, manufacturing, and FP & A teams, ensuring workplace safety, reliable execution, and accurate forecasting.Drive market expansion in steel, petrochemical, chemicals, and aerospace through product innovation, channel optimization, and customer partnerships.Partner with the CEO, CFO, and Board to shape long-term strategy, lead quarterly business reviews, and steer capital allocation.Build high-performing teams and talent pipelines while fostering a culture of accountability, challenge, and collaboration.Focused on sustainable growth, global competitiveness, and strengthening Alkegen’s leadership position in high-temperature industrial insulation.

Education

• State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Management

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Product Development
• Business Development
• Cross Functional Team Building
• Organisational Alignment
• Product Marketing
• Manufacturing
• Strategy Development
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Market Research
• Planning Budgeting & Forecasting
• Sales Management
• Business Strategy
• Team Building
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• International Sales
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Strategic Negotiations
• Revenue & Profit Growth
• Marketing
• Forecasting
• Team Leadership
• Key Account Management
• Problem Solving
• International Business
• Business Planning
• Relationship Building
• New Business Development
• Strategy
• Negotiation
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Budgets
• Excel