Philippe De Backer

Philippe De Backer is a Managing Director in Public Affairs EMEA at KKR and the Founder & Managing Director of SophArth BV. They previously served as a Member of the European Parliament and held the position of Belgian Minister. With extensive experience in both public policy and private capital, Philippe has dedicated their career to aligning these sectors to promote sustainable growth. Philippe’s educational background includes multiple degrees in Biotechnology, Molecular Medical Biotechnology, and an MBA from Ghent University and Solvay Business School.