Thomas Phillips
About Thomas Phillips
Thomas Phillips serves as the AVP of Strategic Partner Sales for North America at RingCentral, where he focuses on enhancing customer solutions through partnerships. He has over two decades of experience in sales and business development across various technology companies.
Current Role at RingCentral
Thomas Phillips serves as the AVP Strategic Partner Sales - North America at RingCentral. He has held this position since 2018 and is based in the Greater Boston area. In this role, he focuses on aligning and elevating the company's largest partners to enhance customer solutions and experiences. He leads a team dedicated to providing exceptional partnering experiences and achieving hyper growth in the North American market.
Previous Experience at Acme Packet
Before joining RingCentral, Thomas Phillips worked at Acme Packet as the Director of Business Development from 2011 to 2013. During his two years in this role, he contributed to the company's business development strategies and initiatives.
Experience at Avaya
Thomas Phillips briefly worked at Avaya as Vice President of Cloud Channel Sales in 2018. His tenure lasted four months, during which he was based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Career Background in Sales and Engineering
Thomas Phillips has a diverse background in sales and engineering. He began his career as a Regional Sales Engineer at EG&G Technical Services from 1992 to 1996. He also held various sales roles at companies such as Genband, Oracle, and Lavastorm Technologies, accumulating extensive experience in partner sales and global alliances.
Educational Background
Thomas Phillips studied at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. His studies took place from 1987 to 1991, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles.