Phil Murphy

Speaker at the St. Gallen Symposium

Philip D. Murphy is the former governor of the State of New Jersey (2018-2026) and the former United States ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (2009–2013). He also served as the national finance chair of the Democratic National Committee (2006–2009). Before his years in public service, Mr. Murphy worked around the world for over 20 years at Goldman Sachs, ending his career on the firm’s Management Committee.

As governor, Mr. Murphy rebuilt and transformed New Jersey, making it stronger, fairer and more affordable. He became the first Democrat to be re-elected in the state in 44 years. He chaired the National Governors Association and twice chaired the Democratic Governors Association.

As ambassador, Phil Murphy deepened and broadened the relationship between the United States and Germany. The bond between the two nations was as strong during his tenure in Berlin as at any point in the postwar period.

Mr. Murphy has served on and led many non-profit and civic organizations and received numerous awards and honorary degrees. He holds an undergraduate degree from Harvard College and a master’s degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Philip Murphy and his wife, Tammy Snyder Murphy, reside in New Jersey and are the parents of four adult children, Josh, Emma, Charlie and Sam.