Michael Baker International Names Chris Phillips Chief Communications Officer
Michael Baker International Names Chris Phillips Chief Communications Officer
PR Newswire
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 6, 2026
Experienced Communications Leader to Advance Michael Baker's Brand, Reputation, and Technology-Forward Market Position
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, architecture, consulting, and digital solutions, today announced that Chris Phillips has joined the firm as Chief Communications Officer. In this role, Ms. Phillips will lead Michael Baker's enterprise communications strategy, strengthening the firm's brand, reputation, and engagement with employees, clients, and stakeholders nationwide.
Working closely with the executive leadership team and colleagues across the company, Ms. Phillips will help advance Michael Baker's corporate narrative and elevate the firm's position at the intersection of infrastructure and technology. Her work will support strategic growth priorities, increase visibility for the firm's differentiated capabilities, and reinforce Michael Baker's role as a trusted partner to clients and communities.
"Chris is a communications leader with a proven ability to build trust, shape reputation, and connect complex ideas to meaningful business outcomes," said Alex Vickers, P.E., PMP, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Michael Baker International. "Her experience leading integrated communications programs across global organizations, coupled with her deep understanding of digital transformation and modernization, will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen Michael Baker's brand and advance our evolution as a technology-forward consulting, engineering, and advisory firm helping define the future of critical infrastructure and systems."
Ms. Phillips brings more than 25 years of experience leading corporate communications programs for global publicly traded companies and high-growth startups across the engineering technology, infrastructure, telecommunications, satellite, semiconductor, wireless, connected home, and business services industries. She joins Michael Baker from Bentley Systems, a global leader in infrastructure engineering software, where she served as Head of External Communications and led integrated communications, media relations, executive visibility, and thought leadership. Previously, Ms. Phillips was Vice President of PR and Corporate Communications at E-Space, a Low Earth Orbit satellite company focused on advancing IoT connectivity. Before that, she served as Vice President of PR and Executive Communications at satellite communications provider Viasat, guiding corporate narrative and external engagement during a period of significant transformation. Ms. Phillips has also held senior communications roles at Entropic Communications and Ruder Finn/Finn Partners.
Ms. Phillips earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in English from Union College.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, architecture, consulting, and technology services spanning four Verticals: Infrastructure, Places & Facilities, Federal and Government Services, and GovTech. The firm's Practices encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design and civil engineering for diverse bridge, highway, water, rail and transit, and aviation projects, as well as planning, architecture, environmental, and construction and program management. For more than 85 years, the company has been a trusted partner to clients, providing comprehensive services and solutions, delivering expertise and quality, and embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation, engineered models, and public safety software as a service (SaaS).
The company has more than 6,000 employees across more than 120 office locations. Michael Baker's Wolf Pack is committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement while evolving its business to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm.
To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
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