Tom Phillips Biography – Tom Phillips Wiki
Tom Phillips is an English business executive who serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Ladies European Tour (LET). He took up the position on April 6, 2026, following Alexandra Armas, who left the role in October 2025.
Before joining the LET, Phillips was Director of the Middle East for the DP World Tour. In that role, he helped drive the European Tour Group’s growth across the region, which now hosts six DP World Tour events — including three Rolex Series tournaments — as well as two HotelPlanner Tour events, offering total prize funds of more than $35 million.
Phillips joined the DP World Tour in 2019 after spending close to 15 years working with six-time major winner Sir Nick Faldo in London and Hong Kong, including a spell as Chief Executive Officer of the Faldo Series. During his time in charge, the junior golf circuit grew to 40 tournaments in 30 countries and remains regarded as a major development pathway for top junior and amateur players.
He also went on to lead the Hong Kong Golf Association as Chief Executive Officer, a remit that included oversight of the Hong Kong Open. Phillips has held senior business development posts across Asia as well, including at Mission Hills in China, where he managed a full calendar of golf events and supported the negotiation of long-term strategic partnerships with FC Barcelona, the NBA and the PGA of America.
Ladies European Tour CEO
The Ladies European Tour (LET) announced Phillips’ appointment as Chief Executive Officer on January 8, 2026. Commenting on the decision, LET Ltd. Board Chair Marta Figueras Dotti said: “Tom is a highly respected leader with deep international experience and a strong track record of delivering sustainable growth. His commercial expertise, collaborative approach and passion for the game make him the right person to lead the LET as we continue to build momentum for our players and our Tour.”
Liz Moore, Chair of the LPGA-LET Joint Venture Board of Directors, also welcomed the move, saying: “Tom brings a global perspective and a clear understanding of how to grow professional sport in a way that benefits athletes, partners and fans, and his appointment reflects the Tour’s long-term vision and the opportunity to further strengthen the women’s golf ecosystem worldwide. He has consistently demonstrated the ability to build strong teams and partnerships, and we’re excited about the leadership he’ll bring to the LET.”
Phillips said: “The Ladies European Tour has a proud history and an exciting future. I’m honoured to take on this role and look forward to working with the board, the team and the players to continue strengthening the Tour, expanding its global reach and creating even more opportunities for women in the game.”
