Philipp Rickert studied Business Administration and Law at the University of St. Gallen and is a Swiss Certified Accountant. He joined KPMG in 1996 and became Partner in 2003.
As Head of Audit Financial Services, he assumed responsibility from 2011 until 2024 for the auditing of banks and insurance companies for KPMG Switzerland. Philipp Rickert was a member of the Executive Committee from February 2013 to October 2024.