Over the past decade we have transformed into a focused leader in health technology
Over the past decade we have transformed into a focused leader in health technology
Driven by purpose
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
We consider people’s entire health journey
Innovating to address global health challenges
We have a proud heritage of ground-breaking innovation that stretches back almost 130 years.
Meaningful innovation – focused on our customers’ needs – remains at the heart of everything we do.
€ 1.8 billion
invested in R&D
in 2021
50%
software/data science focus in R&D
57,000
patent rights
#1 medtech company
in Boston Consulting Group’s 2020
‘Top 50 most innovative companies’
Derwent Top
100 Global Innovator ™
8th year in a row
€ 1.8billion
invested in R&D
in 2021
50%
software/data science focus in R&D
#1 medtech company
in Boston Consulting Group’s 2020
‘Top 50 most innovative companies’
57,000
patent rights
Derwent Top 100 Global Innovator ™
8th year in a row
Doing business responsibly and sustainably
Our people
A diverse and inclusive workplace
We are a diverse team made up of some 80,000 individuals across over 100 countries, all with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
We value these differences – they’re what make creativity and innovation flourish.
We want Philips to be the best place to work for people who share our passion.
Philips Israel public equal pay report for 2023
The wage differentials report for Philips Medical organization included reference to all employees who worked at Philips Medical during 2023.
Our management structure combines responsible leadership and independent supervision
Our history
130 years of people-focused innovation
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.
Awards and recognition
Inspiring us to improve further
The awards and recognition we receive inspire us to continue driving improvement in every aspect of our business.
