Philippe has worked in the investment industry since 1992 and in 2009 joined the firm to establish and lead the team that manages RBC Emerging Markets Equity Fund.

Previously, Philippe managed emerging market portfolios at Société Générale Asset Management in London, Credit Suisse in Zurich and the Kuwait Investment Office in London.

Philippe is a graduate of the University of Manchester in England, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics. He is a Chartered Accountant.