Ed Phillips

Ed Phillips, GTP, is an experienced travel management professional currently serving as the University Travel Manager at Michigan State University since October 2020, overseeing a global travel program for over 13,000 travelers. In addition, Ed has been an advisor at Thatch since May 2018, guiding management on product development and partnerships. As a member of the Advisory Board for Travel + Leisure Publications, Ed contributes insights into the travel industry. Previous roles include Vice President of Meetings + Incentives at ADTRAV Travel Management and Director of Operations for Travel Edge, where Ed led significant sales and marketing initiatives. Ed's extensive career spans several leadership positions, including Managing Director at FROSCH and President at Ethan Allen Travel, where strategic growth and relationship management were emphasized. Ed holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Marketing from the University of Southern California.