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Philip Ballard

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Lead Communications Director - CEO Comms at USAA
📍 Jupiter, Florida, United States

Philip is a seasoned communications executive, currently supporting the CEO at USAA. His career spans the Pentagon, Wall Street, and the C-suite in industries like defense, aerospace, and financial services. He holds a B. A. from Cornell and an Executive MBA from Virginia Tech. People who have worked with him describe him as reliable, knowledgeable, and innovative.

His personal journey is marked by a distinguished career as a former U. S. Naval Officer and Pentagon consultant with Top Secret clearance. This foundation in public service has shaped his transition into leading corporate communications for major Fortune 200 companies, blending military strategic discipline with high-stakes corporate messaging.

Unique fact: In a previous role, he was a recognized on-air travel and hospitality expert for national media outlets.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Lead Communications Director - CEO Comms
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Jupiter, Florida, United States
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Veteran Support
Actively promotes his company's initiatives for veterans' careers, financial security, and well-being, stemming from his own background as a Naval Officer.
CEO Communications
His current role is focused on leading all internal and external communications strategies directly for the CEO of USAA.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Lead Communications Director - CEO Comms
USAA
1-2025 - 6-2025
Head of Communications & Public Affairs
Titan America
4-2021 - 8-2024
Chief Communications Officer (CCO) and Head of Investor Relations
HotelPlanner.com
11-2019 - 8-2020
Director | Public Relations | Corporate Communications | Crisis Communications | Change Management
Raytheon Technologies
5-2016
Communications Director | Internal Communications | Strategic Communications for C-suite executives
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
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Education
1996 - 2000
B.A.
Cornell University
2010 - 2012
Executive MBA
Virginia Tech
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