Leadership

Julius Cox

Executive Vice President, Chief People and Administrative Officer

Julius Cox serves as executive vice president, chief people and administrative officer for Pilot.

He leads all aspects of human resources, including attracting, retaining and developing more than 30,000 team members across North America. He also oversees the company’s safety, communications, compliance and procurement practices, furthering Pilot’s purpose-driven strategy and advancing its people-first culture.

Julius joined Pilot in 2023 and brings over 20 years of leadership experience in delivering innovative people solutions that amplify business outcomes and drive transformational change. He has a track record of creating high-performing environments where people can be authentic and their personal best.

Prior to joining Pilot, Julius served as executive vice president – people, shared services and supply chain for Pacific Gas & Electric Company, where he helped implement the company’s strategic, organizational and culture transformation.  Previously, he held leadership roles at American Electric Power, Dynegy and Arthur Anderson.

A native of Houston, Texas, Julius earned a bachelor's degree in business management and a master's degree in human resource management from Texas A&M University. He also completed the Wharton Advanced Management Program at the University of Pennsylvania.