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Gerard Kleisterlee

Gerard Kleisterlee

Chairman of the board of ASML NV, Former Chair of Vodafone PLC, Former board member of Shell Former CEO of Philips NV

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Biography

Dutch national, 1946. Gerard has been a member of the Supervisory Board since 2015, and has been chair since 2016 (second term expires in 2023).

Gerard was the President and CEO of the Board of Management of Royal Philips NV from 2001 until 2011 after having served in various positions with the company since 1974.

  • Non-executive board member at Ibex, Ltd (current)
  • Chair of the Board of Vodafone Group PLC (2011-2020)
  • Non-Executive Director of Royal Dutch Shell PLC (2010-2020)
  • President and CEO of the Board of Management of Royal Philips NV (2001–2011)
  • Various positions at Philips (1974–2001)