Our structure

Our structure

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (the ‘Company’) is the parent company of the Philips Group (‘Philips’ or the ‘Group’). Its shares are listed on the stock markets of Euronext Amsterdam and the New York Stock Exchange. The management of the Company is entrusted to the Board of Management under the supervision of the Supervisory Board.

Philips’ activities in the field of health and well-being are organized on a sector basis, with each operating sector – Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting – being responsible for the management of its businesses worldwide.

The Company aims, through the Innovation & Emerging Businesses sector, to invest in projects that are not currently part of the operating sectors, but which will lead to additional organic growth or create value through future spin-offs.

The Group Management & Services sector provides the sectors with support through shared service centers. Furthermore, country management supports the creation of value, connecting Philips with key stakeholders, especially our employees, customers, government and society. This sector also includes global service units, pensions and global brand campaign activities.

At the end of 2008, Philips had approximately 155 production sites in 29 countries, sales and service outlets in approximately 100 countries, and some 121,000 employees.