Phil Davidson

About Phil Davidson

A proven senior executive and leader of organizations from 3 to with operations in the most complex environments. Extensive experience in long-range strategic planning, risk management, organizational design and the development of operating concepts. Outstanding communicator. Engaged mentor. Valued collaborator. Lived and worked internationally, leading U.S. government engagements and events and building professional relationships with allied and partnered political, military and business leaders and organizations. Vast national security, defense and foreign policy experience in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Demonstrated expertise in budget management and execution, cybersecurity and operations, business process and innovation, transportation and logistics, maritime and aviation safety, and personnel and program management. A Senate-confirmed, 4-star Admiral in the U.S. Navy whose active service included leading U.S. Indo-Pacific Command from 20••••21. Other highlights in 39 years included command of a major geographic fleet, a numbered fleet, a NATO force, a carrier strike group, a cruiser and a frigate, and staff assignments in the White House, the State Department, the JCS staff, at Navy HQ, and every major geographic fleet staff. Current Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Experience

1. Director Board of Directors

   Norfolk Southern

   Jul 2023 — Present

Education

• U.S. Naval War College

  Master of Arts - MA, National Security and Strategic Studies, Distinguished Graduate

  1991 — 1992

• United States Naval Academy

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Physics

  1978 — 1982