Vicinity Motors has announced the promotion of Brent Phillips to the role of President, a move that underscores the company's commitment to strengthening its position in the electric transportation sector. With a career spanning over three decades in the commercial transportation industry, Phillips's extensive experience in leadership roles within distribution and manufacturing positions him as a pivotal figure in Vicinity Motors's future growth.
Before his promotion, Phillips made significant contributions as General Manager at Alliance Bus Group and as Vice President of Sales, Commercial Bus Group at REV Group, where he was instrumental in driving sales growth and operational excellence. His leadership at Vicinity Motors will now focus on overseeing the sales, assembly, procurement, and engineering teams, with a clear mandate to expand the company's footprint in the electric vehicle market.
A key aspect of Phillips's strategy involves ensuring fleets have access to the VMC 1200, Canada's only purpose-built, fully-electric work truck, through an expanded dealer network. This initiative is complemented by efforts to enhance support for dealers in vehicle sales and service, alongside the launch of a strategic network of VMC 1200 Dealers across the United States.
Further amplifying Vicinity Motors's growth trajectory, Phillips will spearhead the production of the Vicinity Lightning electric bus in Ferndale, WA, and bolster the existing VMC 1200 Dealer network across Canada. His leadership is expected to catalyze the company's innovation and expansion efforts, reinforcing its status as a leader in the electric vehicle market. For more information on Vicinity Motors and its electric vehicle solutions, visit https://www.vicinitymotorcorp.com.
