Roy Jakobs
Philips CEO Roy Jakobs is known for his decisive and disciplined leadership, though his marketing expertise might not completely resolve the company’s healthcare operational difficulties.
Praised for his approachable style and effective communication, Jakobs faces doubts due to limited healthcare experience in managing Philips’s quality problems.
While former colleagues admire Jakobs’s leadership qualities and character, they remain uncertain about his suitability to lead critical operational reforms at Philips.
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