Richard Phillips
2023 ALI Fellow

Richard Phillips brings to ALI deep experience in global logistics and federal public policy. As CEO of Pilot Freight Services, he turned around and restructured a failing family business, built an organizational culture based on integrity and dignity, and resolved significant compliance and ethics issues. Under his leadership, Pilot grew its revenue 3x to nearly $1 billion, and EBITDA grew fiftyfold. 

Prior to running Pilot, Richard worked in all three branches of federal government, focusing on civil rights, national security, and technology policy. He has founded two successful nonprofits and serves on a number of nonprofit boards including the Wistar Institute and the Nantucket Boys and Girls Club. He also volunteers with his dog Noelle as a pet therapy team, working in hospitals and nursing homes.