Empowering industry leaders in Chemicals to excel through strategic portfolio changes and innovative growth.

Kevin Phillippi

Principal, Oil & Gas and Chemicals, Strategy and Execution, EY-Parthenon, Ernst & Young LLP

Strategic M&A leader. Chemicals sector advisor. Navy veteran. Innovation driver. Dedicated father of two. Foodie and wine collector.

Kevin is a principal at EY-Parthenon within the Strategy and Execution practice, renowned for leading clients through all operational aspects of divestitures, integrations and organizational transformations, with a particular emphasis on the chemicals, oil and gas, industrials and automotive sectors.

Kevin’s pivotal role at EY US includes advising clients on their business portfolio and driving operational improvements for underperforming businesses. He has helped multiple global clients through the entire deal lifecycle of a carve-out or a merger to achieve the desired deal outcome. He has also helped multiple clients through complex strategic transformations that have realized significant value within the first 1-2 years.

Kevin holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Master’s in Engineering Management from Old Dominion University and bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science and Economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

How Kevin is building a better working world

"I am committed to building a better working world by empowering clients in chemicals and other sectors to achieve operational excellence and sustainable growth. My focus on helping clients through the gauntlet of a carve-out, merger or transformation enables companies to adapt to market shifts and emerge stronger."

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