Derrick V. Phillip Ii
About Derrick V. Phillip Ii
Derrick V. Phillip II serves as the Senior Manager of Brand Partnerships at The Economist, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in business development and integrated marketing, having held various roles at notable organizations including Harvard Business Review and WNYC FM.
Current Role at The Economist
Derrick V. Phillip II serves as Senior Manager of Brand Partnerships at The Economist, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he manages strategy and business development across The Economist Group's research, sponsored content, and digital media channels, specifically focusing on the North American healthcare sector. His responsibilities include developing integrated marketing programs that facilitate C-Suite B2B conversations.
Previous Experience at The Economist
Derrick V. Phillip II previously worked at The Economist in multiple roles. He served as Business Development Manager for Integrated Solutions from 2016 to 2020, and as Account Executive for Content Solutions from 2013 to 2016. His tenure in these positions allowed him to gain extensive experience in business development and account management within the media industry.
Career Background in Sales and Management
Derrick V. Phillip II has a diverse background in sales and management across various organizations. He worked as an Enterprise Subscription Sales Consultant at Harvard Business Review from 2009 to 2010. Prior to that, he held the position of National Sales Manager for Integrated Media Partnerships at WNYC FM/WNYC.org from 2010 to 2013. His career also includes roles at DiversityInc and Black Enterprise, where he focused on multimedia sales and integrated media partnerships.
Education and Professional Development
Derrick V. Phillip II holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Rutgers University. He further enhanced his professional skills by completing a Leadership and Management Certificate from Wharton Online. This educational background supports his expertise in managing brand partnerships and business development.
Involvement in Diversity Initiatives
Derrick V. Phillip II is a founding member of the corporate Diversity Task Force and the BIPOC Employee Resource Group at The Economist Group. His involvement in these initiatives reflects his commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace.