Philip Gillespie
About Philip Gillespie
Philip Gillespie serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Polytek Development Corp, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in finance, having previously worked in various leadership roles at companies such as Honeywell, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Vertellus Specialties Inc.
Work at Polytek Development
Philip Gillespie has served as the Chief Financial Officer at Polytek Development Corp since 2022. His role is based in Easton, Pennsylvania, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and strategic financial planning of the company.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to joining Polytek Development, Philip Gillespie held several significant positions in finance. He worked as the Chief Financial Officer at Vertellus Specialties Inc. from 2007 to 2017. Before that, he served as CFO for Honeywell Chemicals from 2002 to 2007. His experience also includes a role as Director of Finance at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 1991 to 1999 and as VP Finance at Gerber and Novartis Consumer Health.
Education and Expertise
Philip Gillespie earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied from 1982 to 1986. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, completing his studies from 1989 to 1991. His educational background supports his extensive career in financial management.
Career Timeline
Philip Gillespie's career spans several decades in finance. He began as Director of Finance at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 1991 to 1999. He then transitioned to VP Finance roles at Gerber and Novartis Consumer Health from 1999 to 2002. Following this, he served as CFO at Honeywell Chemicals until 2007 and continued in a similar capacity at Vertellus Specialties Inc. until 2017. He joined Polytek Development in 2022.