Philippe Baudry
Global Practice Director Mining Advisory
Global
Biography
Philippe's career began with seven years in open-cut and underground operations in Western Australia, followed by three years developing large porphyry copper projects in Russia. For nearly two decades, Philippe has focused on project financing, transactions, and value creation through downstream operations and exploration. While currently based in Sydney, he spent over ten years in Asia and Europe, collaborating with leading financial institutions and large Chinese SOEs on transactions including due diligence and IPOs.
In the past decade, he has actively participated in project financing across Turkey, Africa, and Australia, serving as a lender engineer for major banks, DFIs, ECAs, and private equity financiers, while nurturing strong relationships within these networks. Philippe's insights into debt financing processes and requirements encompass IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles.