
Royal Philips announced proposals for its 2026 Annual General Meeting, including appointing John DeFord as a new Supervisory Board member and re-appointing Paul Stoffels, Herna Verhagen, and Sanjay Poonen to the board. Marc Harrison will step down after two terms. Additionally, Roy Jakobs is proposed for re-appointment as President/CEO, reflecting confidence in his leadership as Philips aims for continued profitable growth. These changes support Philips' strategic focus on innovation, patient safety, and disciplined execution in health technology.