William Eric Phillips

William Eric Phillips (3 January 1893 – 26 December 1964) was a Canadian businessman. Phillips was the chairman and chief executive officer of Massey Ferguson, at the time of his death the largest producer of farm machinery in the British Commonwealth, and founding chairman of Argus Corporation, a position he held until his death.

Early life, education and military service Phillips was born in Willowdale, Ontario, Canada. to supply auto glass for General Motors of Canada.

During World War II, Phillips was appointed head of Research Enterprises, Ltd., a Canadian crown corporation intended to produce optical instruments, and later assigned production of radar equipment. He was created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for these services.