Philips Promotes Ling Liu to Chief Region Leader of Greater China

Philips has named Ling Liu as its new chief region leader of Philips Greater China, effective immediately.

Liu now joins Philips’ executive committee and will report to CEO Roy Jakobs. She succeeds Andy Ho, who has retired from his position after a long career.

Liu began her tenure with Philips in 1998 and has worked in several roles across the business, living and working in Greater China, the Netherlands, and North America. She was most recently chief commercial officer in Greater China, following her role as head of finance for Philips in North America.

“Ling is a talented, trusted leader and I am delighted that she will join Philips’ Executive Committee as the Chief Region Leader of Philips Greater China,” said Roy Jakobs, CEO of Philips. “She is a proven executive who brings a wealth of international experience and deep HealthTech expertise in China. I would also like to express my deep gratitude to Andy for his exceptional leadership in delivering on our commitment to supporting China’s national health strategy and becoming a trusted partner for professional customers as well as individual consumers. At the same time as driving sustained financial and operational performance over the last nine years.”

Last year was the 100^th anniversary of Philips in China. It is the company’s second-largest market and the company practices its “In China, For China” strategy that focuses on local innovation, manufacturing, services, and partnership.