USA - The Board of Directors at truck and trailer connections and fleet data telematics specialist, Phillips Industries Inc of Santa Fe Springs, California has made Rob Phillips (47) chief executive officer (CEO), effective March 15, 2020. He moves from his positions as president and chief operating officer (COO) to succeed Bob Phillips*, who is retiring and who has been CEO since 1963. Bob Phillips will remain chairman of the board.

Commenting on the appointment, Bob Phillips said: “Phillips is an extraordinarily successful family business now transitioning to our fourth generation of leadership with Rob’s ascension to CEO. It’s bittersweet for me because I’ve loved every day building this company to what it is today, but I am confident and thoroughly delighted to see Rob take on the CEO role. As president and COO, he’s been moving the company forward to meet the challenges of a very exciting time in our industry. The entire Phillips organization, including employees, customers, and partners, will continue to grow and prosper under his expanded leadership.”