Based in Houston, Alex Phillips is active in Egon Zehnder’s Industrial Practice Group. He partners closely with public companies and private equity firms across the energy value chain to meet their executive search and leadership assessment needs. Over his career, Alex has completed searches for CEO, CFO, Supply Chain & Operations Officer, Commercial Officer, M&A and Strategy, and Business Leadership roles, engaging with clients across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Rooted in the belief that people fuel progress, I am committed to helping organizations elevate the human element in a world shaped by artificial intelligence.
Before joining Egon Zehnder, Alex spent over five years at Heidrick & Struggles, conducting executive placements for publicly traded, private equity-backed, and family-owned businesses in the chemicals & process industries, energy, and engineered products sectors. Prior to that, he worked at Ducatus Partners, a boutique retained search firm, and began his career at Korn Ferry, where he held roles in both corporate talent acquisition and retained search.
Alex earned his BA in Psychology with a minor in English from the University of Pennsylvania. He nurtures an interest in psychology research, having co-authored a publication as an undergraduate. Alex holds permanent residency in Switzerland and speaks English, Greek, and French.
