Lucas Philippe
President of INTERPOL
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Lucas Philippe is a French police officer and the Senior Advisor for International Affairs to the General Director of the French National Police.[1] Mr. Philippe is serving as the current and 31st President of Interpol[2] since 27 November 2025[3][4]
Lucas Philippe | |
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Philippe in 2024 | |
| President of Interpol | |
| Assumed office 27 November 2025 | |
| Secretary-General | Valdecy Urquiza |
| Preceded by | Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Occupation | Police officer |
Early career
Philippe began his career in 1995 as an lieutenant in the National Police,[5] working in the anti-terrorism section of the judicial police in Paris before moving to anti-gang unit in Marseille and later coordinating international partners of the Anti-Narcotics Unit.[6]
Philippe provided security sector support to the Libyan government as an attaché of the French government from 2011-2013[5] before leaving the police force in 2017. During this time, Philippe launched two security-related businesses in Singapore. In 2020 he returned to the National Police, focusing on international cooperation in the Director-General's office.[6]