Kim Phipps
About Kim Phipps
Kim Phipps serves as the Senior Director of Global Marketing & Brand at Acer, Inc., where she has worked since 2007. With a diverse background in marketing roles at companies such as Toshiba, Four Seasons, and Gateway, she has extensive experience in brand management and marketing strategy.
Work at Acer
Kim Phipps has been serving as the Senior Director of Global Marketing & Brand at Acer, Inc. since 2007. In this role, she has been instrumental in implementing organizational and operational process change initiatives within a matrix organization structure. Phipps has also led the activation of global sports and entertainment partnerships for Acer Group. Her responsibilities include the development of creative assets that align with Acer Group's multi-brand strategy. Her tenure at Acer has spanned 17 years, during which she has contributed significantly to the company's marketing efforts.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Before joining Acer, Kim Phipps held several key marketing positions. She worked as a Brand Manager at Toshiba America Information Systems from 2000 to 2005, where she focused on brand strategy in Irvine, CA. Prior to that, she was the Marketing Research Manager at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts from 1986 to 1989 in Beverly Hills, CA. Additionally, she served as the Director of Marketing at Gateway from 2005 to 2007, also in Irvine, CA. Her diverse background in marketing has equipped her with extensive industry knowledge.
Sales and Business Development Experience
Kim Phipps has a solid foundation in sales and business development. She worked as a Regional Direct Sales Manager at CompUSA from 1992 to 1999 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Following that, she was a Business Development Manager at CompuCom from 1989 to 1992, also in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. These roles allowed her to gain valuable experience in direct sales and business growth strategies.
Education and Expertise
Kim Phipps studied at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing Management. This educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in marketing principles and business strategies, which she has applied throughout her career in various marketing and management roles.