Jennifer Phillips
About Jennifer Phillips
Jennifer Phillips serves as the Chief Revenue and Growth Officer at Forge, where she has worked since 2023. With extensive experience in financial services, she previously held leadership roles at SharesPost and Merrill Lynch, among others.
Current Role at Forge
Jennifer Phillips serves as the Chief Revenue and Growth Officer at Forge, a position she has held since 2023. In addition to this role, she is the Chief Growth Officer and President of Forge Markets, having joined the company in 2022. Her responsibilities include overseeing revenue generation strategies and driving growth initiatives within the organization. Phillips works on-site in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Experience at SharesPost
Prior to her current roles at Forge, Jennifer Phillips worked at SharesPost as President of SharesPost Financial Corporation from 2019 to 2021. In this position, she was responsible for leading the company and managing its operations. Additionally, she served as Managing Director and Head of Private Securities at SharesPost from 2013 to 2019, where she focused on private market transactions.
Background in Financial Services
Jennifer Phillips has extensive experience in the financial services sector. She worked at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America in various roles, including Fixed Income Sales from 2007 to 2010 and Relationship Management from 2004 to 2007. She also held positions in Institutional Equity Sales from 2001 to 2004. Her experience includes a role as a Growth Debt Investment Professional at Silver Lake Waterman from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Qualifications
Jennifer Phillips earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from Northeastern University, completing her studies from 1999 to 2003. This educational background has equipped her with the foundational knowledge necessary for her roles in finance and growth strategy.
Regulatory Expertise and Community Involvement
Jennifer Phillips possesses deep regulatory expertise in the financial services industry, having served as the direct face-off to regulators during her tenure as President of SharesPost Financial Corporation. She is also actively involved in her community, having served on the board of directors for the YMCA (Presidio) and the Printz Dance Center in Marin County.