Future-proof Industries: Philips’ Transition from a Product-Focused to a Service-Driven Approach

25 June 2025

Future-proof Industries: Philips’ Transition from a Product-Focused to a Service-Driven Approach

Julia Van Ittersum
Head of Finance Productivity & Cost
Flevum Community Select Finance and Procurement Finance and Procurement Finance & Procurement

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About the Topic

As innovation becomes a key driver of sustainable growth, financial leaders are taking on a more strategic role – aligning business priorities with market expectations and enabling transformative change.

During this Vision Dinner, Julia van Ittersum will talk about Philips’ bold journey from a traditional product-focused model to a service-oriented approach. Under her leadership, Philips Healthcare has redesigned its business model to seamlessly integrate services with products – benefiting resilience, customer focus and long-term value. Julia will discuss the strategic drivers behind this transformation, the leadership coordination required, and how Philips balances the growth of services with financial performance.

Target Audience

Leaders in finance, strategy and business transformation

Program

5:30 PM | Program starts (including presentation, discussion, and 3-course dinner)
8:30 PM | End of formal program, opportunity for informal networking

Location

Restaurant de HFSLG, Bosch en Duin

About the speaker

Julia Van Ittersum

Julia Van Ittersum

Head of Finance Productivity & Cost

More on the subject

As innovation becomes a key driver of sustainable growth, financial leaders are taking on a more strategic role – aligning business priorities with market expectations and enabling transformative change.

During this Vision Dinner, Julia van Ittersum will talk about Philips’ bold journey from a traditional product-focused model to a service-oriented approach. Under her leadership, Philips Healthcare has redesigned its business model to seamlessly integrate services with products – benefiting resilience, customer focus and long-term value. Julia will discuss the strategic drivers behind this transformation, the leadership coordination required, and how Philips balances the growth of services with financial performance.

Join us on June 25 for an evening of valuable insights into how finance can play a crucial role in driving innovation and ensuring future business success. We look forward to seeing you there!