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Philippe De Backer has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Philippe is currently the Managing Partner and Global Practice Leader for Financial Services at Arthur D. Little since 2020. Prior to this, they served as the Chairman of BankCLEARLY from 2016. From 2017 to 2020, they held the position of Chief Executive Officer at LF Capital, where they played a key role in the formation and development of LF Capital Acquisition Corp. Additionally, Philippe served as the Global Head of Financial Services at Korn Ferry Hay Group from 2017 to 2019. Before that, they had a long and successful career at Bain & Company, where they held various positions such as Partner Advisor and Global Head of Financial Services. Philippe also has experience as the Worldwide Managing Partner at Carre, Orban & Partners and as the CEO at Siemens (ADB Group). In their early years, they worked as an Assistant to the General Manager & Head of Business Development at Siemens (ADB Group), where they played a crucial role in the company's expansion into the US market. Overall, Philippe's career reflects a strong focus on financial services and a track record of leadership and strategic development across multiple organizations.

Philippe De Backer completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics & Literature (Double Major) at Colgate University from 1976 to 1979. Philippe then pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategy and Finance at The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth from 1981 to 1983. Before starting their Bachelor's degree, Philippe De Backer attended College St Pierre in Brussels-Belgium in an unspecified field of study.