As lead of the Philips Circular Economy program, Harald aims to drive innovation and business value creation via the transition to a circular economy. As such, he focuses on closing loops, product and business model design, further embedding sustainability and circular thinking into the core processes and culture of the company – with active engagement of employees.

Harald acts as linking pin to the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy (PACE), which is co-chaired by Philips’ CEO Frans van Houten.

Prior to Philips, Harald worked as Director of the DNA Investigation Department at the Dutch Forensic Institute, and as transformation management consultant at McKinsey & Company.

Harald holds a PhD in Molecular Physics, and a teaching degree in music.