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Aslesha Mehta, Alex Wood Morton

How Roy Jakobs is leveraging Dutch directness and the power of AI to transform Philips into a health-tech leader

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CEO Agenda provides unique insights into how leaders think and lead and what keeps them busy in a world of constant change. We look into the lives, minds and agendas of CEOs at the world’s most iconic companies.

Founded in 1891 as a light bulb manufacturer, Philips has transformed itself into a health-tech leader in the 21st century. Its early work in lighting laid the foundation for the development of X-ray tubes, which became the cornerstone of its health care business. 

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