Paul Ter Heegde

Paul ter Heegde is an accomplished professional in intellectual property and business development, currently serving as Chief Intellectual Property Officer at Lumileds since April 2024. Prior to this role, Paul held the position of Senior IP Counsel at Lumileds Netherlands B.V. from May 2015 to March 2024 and at Philips International B.V. from October 2012 to May 2015. Earlier experiences include roles as an Octrooigemachtigde, European Patent Attorney, and European Trademark Agent at both Octrooibureau Los & Stigter and Octrooi- en Merkenbureau Ter Heegde. Paul also served as Director of Venture Capital at NV Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij and Group Director of New Business Development at Bosal International, with a foundational role as Manager of Intellectual Property and Licensing at Bosch Transmission Technology. Educational credentials include a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Twente, earned between 1978 and 1984.