Leading change: impacting so many people

When Philips needed somebody to lead Philips Excellence, Carolyn Lum was the woman for the job. It didn’t take much to convince her. The challenge of leading change at global level was too good to pass. http://bit.ly/blog-carolyn Carolyn remembers her interview in 2014 very clearly. “It was one of the most inspiring interviews I’ve had,” she says. Her meeting with Frans van Houten, CEO of Royal Philips, was a deciding factor to switch to Philips. “Frans is involved in the day-to-day business of our company. He spends a lot of time with the executives, and a lot of time, like me, in the field,” she says. “He empowers and motivates.” But that was not the only incentive to move organizations. Coming from a leadership position in an industrial conglomerate, the possibility of leading change in a health tech company was inspiring. “I see how often someone’s life has been negatively touched by an illness or a diagnosis that can impact the future of their life,” she says. “Philips’ vision is extremely inspiring. We’re able to look for solutions that will improve the quality of millions of people’s lives. Our vision will provide people better life in so far they are on this earth.” Connect with Philips online:  - Follow Philips on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LifeAtPhilips - Find Philips on LinkedIn: http://ift.tt/2okYzBf - Sign up for Philips Careers newsletter: http://ift.tt/2oBLWhh
by Philips via Endless Supplies .Us - Brands