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

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Present in Africa for over 130 years, Philips is committed to providing effective solutions to local health and healthcare needs across the continent’s diverse markets. With a direct presence in six countries, including South Africa, and the rest of Africa served through 150 channel partners, Philips is driving the digitalization of healthcare and partnering with stakeholders to improve local healthcare infrastructure and train local healthcare professionals.

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

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 2024

~50%

software/data science focus in R&D in 2024

50,500

patent rights

#1 company

for MedTech patent filings
with European Patent Office in 2024

Clarivate Top
100 Global Innovator ™


12th year in a row

~9% of sales

invested in R&D
in 2024

~50%

software/data science focus in R&D in 2024

#1 company

for MedTech patent filings with European Patent Office in 2024

50,500

patent rights

Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator ™

12th year in a row

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.

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.

Awards and recognition

Inspiring us to improve further  

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