Role of the President
The President of the Organization is elected by the General Assembly for a period of four years.
INTERPOL's Constitution requires that the President:
- Preside at meetings of the General Assembly and the Executive Committee and direct the discussions;
- Ensure that the activities of the Organization are in conformity with the decisions of the General Assembly and the Executive Committee;
- Maintain, as far as possible, direct and constant contact with the Secretary General of the Organization.
The role of President is part-time and unpaid, with the holder retaining their full-time post within their national authority.
Biography of Lucas Philippe
INTERPOL’s current President is Lucas Philippe of France. Mr Philippe was elected at the 93rd General Assembly in Morocco in November 2025 and will serve as President until 2029.
Professional experience
2024 to 2025
General Directorate of French National Police and INTERPOL
European and International Affairs Advisor to the General Director of the National Police
Delegate for Europe within the INTERPOL Executive Committee
2020 – 2024 : National Directorate of French Judicial Police
Senior International Relations Advisor to the National Director of the Judicial Police
2019 - 2020 : LP Partners Consultancy
Chief Operations Officer
2017- 2019 : Ikeegai Start-Up
Head of Innovation
2011 - 2017 : Directorate for International Cooperation (France)
Internal Security Attaché at the French Embassy in Singapore (2013 to 2017) and in Libya (2011 to 2013)
2004 - 2011 : Central Directorate of the French Judicial Police
Police Chief Superintendent
1995 - 2002 : Paris Police Judicial Directorate
Police Lieutenant