Philips Announces CEO Succession In Midst Of Massive Recall
Executive Summary
Philips CEO Frans van Houten will leave the company in October amid a massive recall of ventilators and related products. Roy Jakobs will succeed van Houten as CEO and president effective 15 October, Philips said.
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