Seun Phillips is the Managing Director of PlanetM, an initiative of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Phillips joined MEDC in 2017 as the Managing Director, he is responsible for growing operations, partnerships and technology development within Michigan’s connected autonomous vehicle industry. 

Prior to joining MEDC, Phillips served as the Vice President of Education and Engagement at the Michigan Science Center in Detroit, MI. Phillips started his professional career as a Senior Electrical Engineer at Motorola Mobile Devices, where he focused on audio circuitry and accessory compatibility. Phillips went on to co-found the Chicago-based non-profit, Project SYNCERE, with the mission to increase the number of underrepresented and disadvantaged K-12th grade students pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).