
Prior to establishing Soussand Associates, Philippe held a number of senior executive positions with LVMH, Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton for 11 years. At LVMH, he served as CFO of both Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton for North America, President of Louis Vuitton for Latin America, and President of Christian Lacroix, Loewe and Kenzo for the Americas. Over the years, he was responsible for the development and operation of financial and multinational marketing organizations as well as retail networks in many parts of the world.

Previously, he served as Treasurer of the United Nations Development Programme.