New Over the past decade we have transformed into a focused leader in health technology
Driven by purposeeed
At Philips, our purpose is to improve people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. We aim to improve 2.5 billion lives per year by 2030, including 400 million in underserved communities. As a technology company, we – and our brand licensees – innovate for people with one consistent belief: there’s always a way to make life better.
Our strategy
Creating value with sustainable impact
At Philips, we aim to deliver superior, long-term value to our customers and shareholders, while acting responsibly towards our planet and society, in partnership with our stakeholders.
Innovating to address global health challenges
We have a proud heritage of ground-breaking innovation that stretches back over 130 years. Meaningful innovation – focused on our customers’ needs – remains at the heart of everything we do.
~9%
of sales invested in R&D in 2025
~9%
of sales invested in R&D in 2025
The awards and recognition we receive inspire us to continue driving improvement in every aspect of our business.
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Yet in an industry as fast-moving as ours, we can rarely innovate in isolation. Increasingly, this means partnering with healthcare providers, start-ups, universities (especially university hospitals) and other companies.
Our planet
Doing business responsibly and sustainably
As a responsible company, we operate sustainably, to high Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards. We continue to embed sustainability ever deeper in the way we do business – in our own operations and beyond, together with our partners.
Our people
A diverse and inclusive workplace
The continued success of our company depends on every employee feeling valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully.
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Learn new insights in the 2024 Future Health Index global report.
Our management structure combines responsible leadership and independent supervision
Executive Committee
New The Executive Committee operates under the chairmanship of the Chief Executive Officer and supports the Board of Management in the deployment of Philips' strategy and policies, and the achievement of its objectives and results.
Supervisory Board
As a separate and independent body, the Supervisory Board supervises the policies of the executive management and the general course of affairs of Philips and advises the executive management.
Our history
Over 130 years of people-focused innovation
Products come and go... Technologies change... But Philips is still about one thing: Creating meaningful innovation that improves people’s health and well-being.
Our brand
Delivering innovation that matters to you
At Philips, we want people to be healthy, live well and enjoy life. We are a technology company that cares about people and the planet.
Our purpose
For over 130 years, our meaningful innovations have improved the quality of life for millions of people around the world, creating a strong and trusted Philips brand. And today, our purpose and strategic vision have never been more relevant.
Awards and recognition
Inspiring us to improve further
Clarivate
Innovation Prowess
Philips named Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator for the 11th consecutive year
Clarivate
Innovation Prowess
Philips named Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator for the 11th consecutive year
Careers
We are keen to attract and develop talented people who share our sense of purpose. Rise to the challenge of a career at Philips – check out our current job openings today!
Suppliers
At Philips, our commitment to improve people’s lives extends beyond our products, systems and services to our supply chain.
We invest in relationships with suppliers who provide a safe working environment, treat workers with respect, and work in an environmentally sound way.
