Phyllis Millikan
About Phyllis Millikan
Phyllis Millikan serves as the Vice President of Business Development for North America at Atlas, bringing extensive experience in transforming organizations into high-performing teams. Her career includes leadership roles at IHS, ADP, LexisNexis, and Right Management, where she specialized in sales development, product innovation, and strategic planning.
Current Role at Atlas
Phyllis Millikan serves as the Vice President of Business Development for North America at Atlas. She has held this position since 2022 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, she focuses on driving business growth and developing strategic partnerships within the North American market.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to her current role, Phyllis Millikan held several significant positions in business development and sales. She worked at IHS as Senior Director of Global Sales Development from 2012 to 2014 and later served as Vice President of Sales for Engineering Solutions Americas from 2014 to 2016. Her tenure at LexisNexis included roles as Vice President of Sales and as Vice President of Sales Strategy, where she contributed to sales planning and performance development.
Educational Background
Phyllis Millikan has a strong educational foundation. She studied at DePaul University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and an MBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management and Organizational Development. Additionally, she has participated in the Executive Business Education Program at Babson College since 2007.
Expertise and Skills
Phyllis Millikan possesses expertise in various areas including enterprise and solution sales, new product development, and channel and partner development. She is skilled in sales team development, brand development, and competitive strategy. Her strengths include compensation plan design, contract negotiations, and account retention, along with experience in sales enablement, forecasting, and P&L management.
Board Membership at SOAR Performance Group
Phyllis Millikan has been a Board Member at SOAR Performance Group since 2018. In this capacity, she contributes her extensive knowledge and experience in business development and organizational strategy to support the group's initiatives.