More than 30 years of global experience as an entrepreneur and executive in the healthcare, information technology and financial services industries. Formerly: Co-Founder, IT company Mphasis, serving as President, Chief Operating Officer and Vice-Chairman; ran the Technology Lab, Citigroup and launched internet banking in the mid-nineties. Currently, Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer and Member of the Executive Committee, Royal Philips; responsible for strategy, research and development, design, medical affairs, sustainability, platforms and emerging businesses; as Chief Innovations and Strategy Officer, plays a central role in the transition of Philips to a customer-centric digital solutions company; will leverage emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics and the Internet of Things to reinforce the company’s health propositions aimed at supporting consumers, care professionals and health systems with personalized connected health solutions. Stance is echoed in Philips’ commitment to touch the lives of billions and improve health outcomes at lower cost: from healthy living and prevention to diagnosis, treatment and home care.