Phil W.

Phil W. is a seasoned journalist specializing in the retail and consumer goods sectors, currently serving as a Senior Writer at Fortune since May 2014. In this role, Phil W. focuses on writing quick hits, commentary, and in-depth features on major companies like Walmart and Target while also co-chairing the Fortune Impact Initiative conference. Prior experience includes a Correspondent position at Reuters from March 2008 to May 2014, covering significant industry developments, and a Trade Commissioner role at the Canadian Consulate General in New York. Phil W. has contributed freelance articles to The New York Sun and worked as a Marketing Assistant for a Montreal firm. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Business Journalism from Columbia University and an MBA in International Business from the University of Ottawa. Additionally, Phil W. is a Chartered Financial Analyst, with the charter granted in May 2012.