Philips
Jan-Willem Scheijgrond is a seasoned professional in government and public affairs, currently serving as the Global Head of Government and Public Affairs at Philips since February 2009. In this role, Jan-Willem leads a global network focused on healthcare transformation, digital health, market access, and political relations. Jan-Willem also holds the position of President at COCIR, the European Trade Association for diagnostic imaging and digital health solutions, and serves as Chairman of the UN Global Compact Netherlands, overseeing governance related to corporate responsibility. Previous experience includes roles at Hewlett-Packard, EPSON, and Eurofins, where Jan-Willem advanced government affairs and environmental initiatives. Jan-Willem's career has been marked by a strong focus on health, safety, and environment, with a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering Technology from Wageningen University & Research.
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Philips' main purpose is to improve the health and well-being of humankind through innovation. Philips' goal is to improve the lives of 2 billion people by 2025, including 200 million in underserved communities. In 2021, Philips has over 1.8 billion euros invested in R&D and over registered 57,000 patent rights. When it comes to innovation, Philips aims to not do it in isolation - instead, they partner with healthcare providers, start-ups, universities (especially university hospitals), and other companies. Philips has been named by Boston Consulting Group in 2020 as the number 1 MedTech company in the world.