Rachel Phillips

About Rachel Phillips

I am a results-driven leader with a passion for strategic planning and operational excellence. My career journey has taken me from the military to the fast-paced world of consulting and onward to the dynamic challenges of running a high-tech product research lab.My passion for strategy consulting began at Kearney, where I honed my skills in supply chain, operations, and business transformations. I successfully managed complex projects in Dubai, sharpening my leadership abilities and deepening my understanding of global business dynamics.After my time in the Middle East, I returned to Kearney\'s product lab in the U.S, where I took the position of PERLab COO—a role that has allowed me to apply a 360-degree understanding of business strategy, process, and people management. With a focus on continuous improvement, innovation, stakeholder engagement, and talent development, I have positioned PERLab as a center of operational excellence and a driver of transformative change within the organization.I am driven by a deep sense of purpose in everything I do, and I am known for leading with integrity, transparency, and empathy. My experience—from working on complex consulting projects to managing diverse, high-performing teams—has solidified my expertise in strategic planning, operations, and change management.My experience has taught me to effectively lead and collaborate, navigate complexity, and improve operations and organizations by leveraging diverse capabilities, technologies, and strategies. I apply the latest research and best practices to develop and deliver transformational outcomes that drive sustainable growth and success for my team and my clients.I am keen to connect with like-minded professionals and organizations that share my passion for making a difference through strategic leadership and people development. Let\'s connect to explore how we can collaborate to achieve exceptional outcomes.#leadership #teambuilding #businessdevelopment #strategy

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, Impact and Innovation

   Team Pennsylvania

   Oct 2024 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

Education

• Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy

  Master’s Degree

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  Bachelor’s Degree