Follow the journey of Gerard Philips

In 1891, Gerard Philips founded a light bulb factory in Eindhoven. This site is now where the Philips Museum is located. Gerard's initiative grew into a global concern. Philips is currently at the forefront of major revolutions in healthcare. Always with the goal: to improve people's lives.

Who was Gerard anyway? And what has he meant to the region?

In the video below, Daan Schuurmans talks about this extraordinary entrepreneur who left an indelible mark. It shows a journey through time, from Zaltbommel to Eindhoven and eventually around the world.

Want to know more? Read this article (dutch).