Philip Van den bosch
- Thought Leader & ESG Program Manager
- Lineas, Belgium
Philip Van den bosch is a seasoned transport, public affairs and supply chain strategist with over 30 years of international experience across logistics, industry and consulting.
At Lineas, one Europe’s large private rail freight operator located in Belgium, he focuses on strategic public affairs, sustainable mobility and EU funding, having secured several European grants and contributed to key policy initiatives promoting modal shift and rail competitiveness.
In parallel, Philip serves as Special Advisor to the Freight Director and Deputy Director Freight at the International Union of Railways (UIC) in Paris, where he helps shape international rail freight strategies, represents the sector in international institutions and advances multimodal transport solutions. He co-authored the European Rail Freight Vision “30 by 2030.”
Previously holding senior leadership positions at Sarens, PHIDAN and Novartis, Philip combines operational expertise with strategic policy insight. He holds master’s degrees in Economics and Econometrics from KU Leuven.
Sessions
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Transport & Logistics Sector Symposium
The transport (road, rail, air) and logistics sector is a cornerstone of critical infrastructure, enabling the movement of people, goods, and essential services. Increasing interconnectivity, digitalisation, and reliance on complex supply chains expose it to cyber, physical and hybrid threats. This session examines strategies to enhance resilience, protect key assets, and ensure continuity, focusing on risk management, cross-border coordination, and safeguarding operations against evolving threats in a dynamic global environment.