Philip provides a breadth of insight and advice in Business Development.
With close to 30 years of experience with international board, C-level and leadership teams, Philip has worked with senior executives as a trusted voice coach and communications' advisor. He has advised national and global organizations of all sizes, including publicly listed corporations, family-owned businesses and the public sector.
As a Consultant with Duchenoy Immobilier and previously with Kretz Family Real Estate, he has worked for leading property companies and has extensive knowledge of Real Estate.
Bilingual in English and French (residing in France for 20 years), and with a working knowledge of Italian and German, he studied Law at Cambridge University, then Voice, Theatre and Opera at the Royal College of Music London.
Based in France, he has performed as soloist at venues such as Tokyo Opera, Kobe Opera, English National Opera, La Scala Milan, Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris and Theâtre des Amandiers, Nanterre. He has been involved in the production of hundreds of commercial and film recordings, including two Oscar nominated movies.
Throughout his performing career, he has also been in great demand as singing teacher, voice coach and vocal consultant, helping professionals from the worlds of opera, theatre & film and also business professionals to develop communication, performing and public speaking skills. Individual clients have included management teams, lawyers and consultants from companies such as Freshfields, Latham & Watkins, Ernst & Young, Dassault, BNP Paribas, Euronext and OECD.
Zoltan Petho, Chair of Friisberg & Partners International, also extended his welcome, “We are delighted to welcome Philip to our London team and his immense and impressive experience will be a huge asset to Friisberg globally.".
Philip is thrilled to be joining Friisberg & Partners International in these exciting times and is looking forward to becoming part of our global team.