Verizon Adds Co-Founder to Board
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NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Verizon Communications Inc. today announced the election of Charles Phillips, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Recognize Partners LP, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The addition brings the board to 10 directors, each with a broad mix of perspectives and expertise.
Phillips, who has served as Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Recognize since January 2020, previously held significant leadership roles. Prior to Recognize, he was the Executive Chairman of Infor, Inc., a software application provider, from 2019 to 2020 and served as Chief Executive Officer from 2010 to 2020. Phillips also served as Chief Executive Officer of Infor, Inc. from 2010 to 2020, Chief Executive Officer of Oracle Corporation from 2003 to 2010, and a Managing Director in Morgan Stanley’s Technology Group from 1996 to 2003. He also served as Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Phillips holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the U.S. Air Force Academy, an M.B.A. from Hampton University, and a J.D. from New York Law School. He also serves on the boards of directors of American Express, Bloomberg LP, Compass Inc., the Apollo Theater, and the Council of Foreign Relations.
Verizon, which generated revenues of $138.2 billion in 2025, is a company that powers and empowers how millions of customers live, work, and play. The company delivers on its customers' demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, and security. Based in New York City, Verizon serves countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500.