Carlos Phillips began serving as President/CEO of the Greenville Chamber on March 29, 2016. Phillips brings a collaborative spirit and fresh approach to his leadership of the largest business organization in the Upstate. Under Phillips’ leadership, the Greenville Chamber leads, convenes and mobilizes the business community to drive regional economic growth.

Phillips has especially championed such efforts as attracting talent and expanding the workforce, removing barriers to workforce participation, and increasing the chamber’s impact in advocating for Upstate businesses.

Phillips serves on the executive committee for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives and is a member of U.S. Chamber’s Committee of 100. He also serves on the boards for Community Foundation of Greenville, Peace Center, United Way of Greenville County, and Urban League of the Upstate. Carlos is a member of the Rotary Club of Greenville and serves as Chair of the United Negro College Fund’s Upstate Leadership Council and the Masked Ball.