About the speaker: Richard has dedicated almost two decades to Philips, initially as a Research Scientist in the Personal Healthcare division. He later transitioned to the Innovation and Development department at Philips Consumer Lifestyle, focusing on consumer electronics and small appliances. With nearly 12 years of experience in medical devices, he has worked in areas such as magnetic resonance imaging, CT technology, and image-guided therapy (IGT). Currently, he leads the R&D team for the IGT portfolio, covering clinical areas like coronary, vascular, oncology, and spine care. Richard has a Ph.D. in Physics and resides in the Netherlands.

About the company: Philips is a global leader in health technology headquartered in the Netherlands and has been at the forefront of medical innovation for over 100 years. Philips’ medical device department offers a wide range of products and solutions for a variety of clinical specialties, including imagine (MRI scanners, CT scanners, ultrasound systems and X-ray machines), patient monitoring (systems that measure heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure), respiratory care (ventilators, nebulizers, and CPAP machines), and home healthcare (blood pressure monitors, blood glucose monitors, and wearable devices). Philips has offices in over 100 countries, and its European offices can be found in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and the UK.

Revenue: 18.5 billion USD

Employees: 74,450