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Chairman of the management board and president, Royal Philips Electronics

Nationality: German.

Born: 1946, in Germany.

Education: Eindhoven Technical University, degree in electronic engineering.

Career: Royal Philips Electronics, 1974–1981, manufacturing management in Medical Systems; 1981–1986, general manager of Professional Audio Systems; 1986–1994, general manager of Display Components Europe; 1994–1996, managing director of Display Components Worldwide; 1996–1999, president in Taiwan; 1996–1999, regional manager of Components in Asia Pacific; 1999–2000, president and CEO of...