Nick Phillips

About Nick Phillips

As the Executive Vice President of External Affairs, I specialize in shaping and executing external relations strategies that drive business growth and public engagement. With experience in the data center industry since 2005 and over a decade of leadership experience in government affairs, legislative advocacy, and real estate acquisition, I am passionate about building partnerships that align with corporate goals and influencing public policy.In my current role, I lead comprehensive external affairs efforts by managing key relationships with local, state, and federal government officials, regulatory agencies, and industry stakeholders. I thrive in high-stakes environments, advocating for public policy that supports business growth while ensuring the alignment of government affairs with corporate strategy.My expertise extends to real estate acquisition, where I collaborate across teams to ensure smooth site selection and development processes, while maintaining strategic relationships with local governments and zoning boards. In the realm of ESG, I am dedicated to creating and executing sustainability strategies that reflect our organization\'s values and commitment to social responsibility.I believe in fostering a culture of excellence and accountability, and I mentor my team to ensure we meet and exceed our goals in government affairs, media relations, and public engagement.Let’s connect if you\'re interested in strategic partnerships, public affairs, or advancing sustainability initiatives.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President External Affairs

   Applied Digital

   Jul 2024 — Present · Chattanooga, TN, US

   Building upon my prior role as Executive Vice President of Hosting Operations & Public Affairs, this position allows me to focus more strategically on expanding Applied Digital’s footprint across multiple markets and enhancing communications with key stakeholders. My shift in responsibilities enables deeper specialization in real estate acquisition and public affairs, driving the company’s growth and strengthening its market presence and reputation.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:• Market Expansion: Focused on entering new markets by securing key real estate acquisitions and navigating the regulatory landscape to support the company\'s rapid growth in data center deployments.• Government Relations: Continue to lead interactions with local, state, and federal government officials, advocating for favorable legislation and regulatory decisions to align with the company\'s goals.• Stakeholder Communications: Enhance internal and external communications, ensuring clear and consistent messaging to government entities, business partners, and other key stakeholders.• Public Affairs Strategy: Lead the development and execution of a cohesive public affairs strategy, improving the company’s public presence and fostering strong relationships with industry leaders and governmental agencies.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing and communications teams to refine the company\'s messaging, ensuring it resonates with external audiences, including the public.This role allows me to leverage my previous experience while focusing on high-impact strategic initiatives that supports Applied Digital’s continued growth in the competitive data center market.

Education

• University of California, Santa Cruz

  Global Economics

  2002 — 2004

• The Wharton School

  Executive Education, Business Analytics

  2018 — 2018

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Technology Integration
• Budgets
• Ip Networking
• Customer Retention
• Professional Services
• Lead Generation
• Customer Service
• Graphics
• Process Optimization
• Small Business Development
• Account Management
• Corporate Finance
• Marketing
• Banners
• Co-Location
• Management
• Team Building
• Business Process Improvement
• Offset Printing
• Project Coordination
• Executive Management
• Solution Selling
• Variable Data Printing
• Digital Printing
• Technology Implementation
• Print Management
• Online Marketing
• Cloud Computing
• Programming
• Sales
• Ip
• Business Development
• Technology Development
• Marketing Strategy
• Small Business
• Strategic Partnerships
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Business Networking