Edwin Paalvast

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Edwin Paalvast is a distinguished leader with a wealth of experience in driving transformative initiatives across the global technology and healthcare sectors. Currently serving as the Chief of International Region at Philips, Edwin is instrumental in driving growth and innovation across diverse geographies, excluding North America and Greater China.

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Edwin’s illustrious career spans over three decades, marked by his strategic leadership roles in renowned multinational corporations. Prior to joining Philips in August 2020, Edwin served in various senior executive positions at Cisco Systems, a global technology leader. As Senior Vice President Global Specialists at Cisco, he led a diverse sales force specializing in areas such as the Internet of Things (IoT), networking, data center, cloud, collaboration, cybersecurity, and services. His tenure at Cisco was characterized by his visionary leadership and strategic initiatives aimed at driving growth and innovation.

Before his tenure at Cisco, Edwin held the position of President of Cisco Systems EMEA, where he played a pivotal role in expanding Cisco’s presence and market share across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Edwin’s career journey also includes a stint at Bakkenist Management Consultants, where he served as a Partner in the IT practice, focusing on strategic consulting services. Prior to that, he began his career in 1987 at TNO, the Dutch Institute for Applied Research, where he specialized in high-performance computing and applied computer science.

In his current role at Philips, Edwin leverages his extensive experience and expertise to drive strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the healthcare landscape through digitization and innovation. His leadership is instrumental in enhancing patient outcomes, improving the patient experience, and optimizing the work life of healthcare providers.

Edwin’s academic background is equally impressive, holding two master’s degrees from Leiden University, one in computer sciences and the other in mathematics, in addition to a Ph.D. from Delft University. His passion for lifelong learning and innovation underscores his commitment to driving positive change and shaping the future of healthcare.

 

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Title: Mr
Surname: Paalvast
DoB: 01/01/1963
Age: 63 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: Netherlands
Country of Birth: Netherlands
Language: English
Qualification: Masters in Computer Sciences and Mathematics, PhD
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