Frans van Houten

Frans van Houten is a Dutch business executive who served as the CEO of Philips, a global technology company known for healthcare, lighting, and consumer electronics. Under his leadership, Philips shifted focus from consumer gadgets to health technology, emphasizing medical imaging, patient monitoring, and healthcare solutions. Known for strategic innovation and sustainable growth, van Houten helped modernize the company's mission to improve people's health through technology. His leadership style combines vision, managerial expertise, and a commitment to social responsibility, making him a prominent figure in the technology and healthcare industries.