Anna Phillips

GS Growth | Value Accelerator Lead EMEA

Anna Phillips is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in finance, international development, and social entrepreneurship. She currently serves as the GS Growth | Value Accelerator Lead EMEA at Goldman Sachs, based in Tel Aviv, Israel.1

Career at Goldman Sachs

Anna's career at Goldman Sachs has been marked by several key positions:

GS Growth | Value Accelerator Lead EMEA (August 2023 - Present)
External Investing Group (XIG) (January 2020 - August 2023)
Head of BD, Goldman Sachs Investment Partners (February 2017 - January 2020)1

Previous Experience

Before joining Goldman Sachs, Anna held various roles that showcase her commitment to social impact and international development:

Board Member, Middle East at PeacePlayers International (June 2022 - Present)
Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Start-Up Nation Central (October 2013 - September 2016)
Founder and Director of Girls Kick It (January 2006 - January 2015)
Consultant at Nordic Consulting Group Uganda Ltd (July 2011 - July 2013)
Fulbright Scholar to Uganda (September 2008 - June 2009)1

Education

Anna has a strong educational background in international relations and human rights:

MA in International Development, Politics and Governance from The George Washington University
BA in International Relations, International Human Rights from The George Washington University
International Human Rights Law Program at the University of Oxford1

Notable Achievements

Anna Phillips has been recognized for her exceptional abilities:

Described as "the most outstanding student" by an educator with 40 years of experience1
Founded Girls Kick It, a sports and life-skills empowerment program for young women in Uganda1
Conducted research on affirmative action policies and gender quotas in Uganda's National Parliament as a Fulbright Scholar1

Anna's career trajectory demonstrates a commitment to both finance and social impact, with a focus on leveraging Israeli innovation to address global challenges.1 2

Highlights

Nov 16 · CTech

Goldman Sachs Asset Management appoints Irit Kahan head of growth equity for Israel - CTech

Aug 10 · The Real Deal

Manhattan President Bemoans Lack of Housing Construction - The Real Deal

Experience

GS Growth | Value Accelerator Lead EMEA at Goldman Sachs (August 2023 - Present)

External Investing Group (XIG) at Goldman Sachs (January 2020 - August 2023); Head of BD, Goldman Sachs Investment Partners (February 2017 - January 2020); Board Member, Middle East at PeacePlayers International (June 2022 - Present); Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Start-Up Nation Central (October 2013 - September 2016); Founder and Director at Girls Kick It (January 2006 - January 2015); Consultant at Nordic Consulting Group Uganda Ltd (July 2011 - July 2013); Presidential Administrative Fellow at George Washington University (September 2009 - July 2011); Fulbright Scholar to Uganda (September 2008 - June 2009)

Education

MA in International Development, Politics and Governance from The George Washington University (2009 - 2011); International Human Rights Law Program at University of Oxford (2010); BA in International Relations, International Human Rights from The George Washington University (2004 - 2007)