Carolyn Phillips Named Chief of Staff at Eosera
The former HF Custom Solutions executive joins the Fort Worth ear care firm to lead strategic operations.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in People
Carolyn Phillips has joined Eosera as its new chief of staff. She will work with the leadership team to align operational workflows and advance the company's ear care initiatives.
Why it matters
The appointment of a new chief of staff signals a shift toward internal operational alignment at Eosera as the firm seeks to scale its ear care product delivery.
Phillips brings leadership experience as a 2025 Fort Worth Inc. 40 Under 40 honoree and a repeat Entrepreneur of Excellence finalist for 2025 and 2026.
The players
Carolyn Phillips
An experienced executive and founder of Alchemy Pops who previously served as Chief Revenue Officer at HF Custom Solutions.
Eosera
A Fort Worth-based biotechnology firm focused on the development and commercialization of ear care products.
The details
As chief of staff, Phillips is tasked with bridging gaps within the leadership team to streamline operational execution. This role focuses on internal coordination to support the delivery of Eosera’s ear care portfolio, utilizing her background as former chief revenue officer at HF Custom Solutions to drive company-wide initiatives.
Timeline
Phillips was named a 2019 Tory Burch Foundation Fellow.
The executive earned a 2025 40 Under 40 designation.
She served as an Entrepreneur of Excellence finalist from 2025 to 2026.
News of the appointment was confirmed on October 1, 2026.
Market Landscape
The hiring follows the 2025 Fort Worth Inc. Entrepreneur of Excellence awards, reflecting a trend of regional firms securing executives with demonstrated local leadership track records. This move positions Eosera to leverage established management expertise to navigate competitive growth phases.
Business owners should monitor whether this leadership addition results in faster operational throughput or product expansion. The transition of an experienced revenue officer into an operational chief of staff role often indicates a firm's transition from growth-focus to structural efficiency.
The takeaway
The move highlights the value of recruiting leaders with deep ties to the regional business community to oversee internal operations. Operators should track how the integration of new staff leadership affects product delivery benchmarks over the coming fiscal year.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Fort Worth Report.
