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Robert Phillippy
Chairman at
ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Net worth: 6 M $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
Robert J.
Phillippy is Chairman at ESCO Technologies, Inc. since 2023, Chairman at Kimball Electronics, Inc. since 2023, Independent Director at Materion Corp.
since 2018, Senior Advisor at Arsenal Capital Management LP, and Strategic Advisor at Launch Factory LLC.
Former roles include President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Newport Corp.
from 2007 to 2016, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Newport Franklin, Inc. from 2007 to 2016, Director at MKS, Inc. from 2016 to 2018, and Vice President-Channel Marketing at Schneider Electric SE and Square D Co. from 1984 to 1996.
Education includes graduate studies at Northwestern University completed in 1993, undergraduate studies at The University of Texas at Austin completed in 1983, and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MATERION CORPORATION 0.08% | 2026-09-03 | 15,705 ( 0.08% ) | 4 M $ | 2026-08-30 |
| 2026-07-16 | 7,868 ( 0.03% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-08-30 | |
| 2026-09-13 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-08-30 |
Robert Phillippy active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC. | Chairman | 2023-06-29 |
| KIMBALL ELECTRONICS, INC. | Chairman | 2023-02-28 |
| MATERION CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2018-04-30 |
Arsenal Capital Management LP
 Arsenal Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Arsenal Capital invests in middle market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on healthcare and industrial sectors. It participates in buyouts, add-on acquisitions and growth stage capital transactions. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Launch Factory LLC
 Launch Factory LLC Investment ManagersFinance Launch Factory invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed stage capital requirements | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Robert Phillippy
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| MKS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-05-08 |
| NEWPORT CORP | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-04-28 |
Newport Franklin, Inc.
 Newport Franklin, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Manufactures optical filters and coatings | President | 2015-12-31 |
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE | Sales & Marketing | 1995-12-31 |
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Private companies
Connections
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1st degree connections
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1st degree companies
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Members of the board
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
ESCO Technologies, Inc.
 ESCO Technologies, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Manufactures and supplies engineered filtration, fluid control products and integrated propulsion systems & diagnostic testing instruments | Electronic Technology |
Newport Corp.
 Newport Corp. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Manufactures and distributes optical, motion control & opto-mechanics products | Electronic Technology |
Newport Franklin, Inc.
Newport Franklin, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Manufactures optical filters and coatings | Electronic Technology |
MKS, Inc.
 MKS, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures instruments, components and subsystems to measure, monitor, deliver, analyze, power and control critical parameters | Producer Manufacturing |
Materion Corp.
 Materion Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Manufactures beryllium products and equipment | Electronic Technology |
Schneider Electric SE
 Schneider Electric SE Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Operates as an energy management and automation company | Producer Manufacturing |
Square D Co.
 Square D Co. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures electrical distribution & industrial control products, systems & services | Producer Manufacturing |
Arsenal Capital Management LP
Arsenal Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Arsenal Capital invests in middle market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on healthcare and industrial sectors. It participates in buyouts, add-on acquisitions and growth stage capital transactions. | Finance |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The University of Texas at Austin
 The University of Texas at Austin Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Kimball Electronics, Inc.
 Kimball Electronics, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures electronic assemblies and non-electronic components in automotive, medical, industrial and public safety applications | Electronic Technology |
Kellogg School of Management
 Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Launch Factory LLC
Launch Factory LLC Investment ManagersFinance Launch Factory invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed stage capital requirements | Finance |
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