Harjit Gill, CEO at APACMed

Harjit Gill was EVP & Chief Executive Officer of Philips ASEAN & Pacific. In this role, Ms. Gill managed a team of 10,000 people in 10 countries and was responsible for accelerating growth in the three businesses sectors Healthcare, Lighting and Consumer Lifestyle. A 25-year veteran in Philips, Ms. Gill held a variety of international roles in General Management with a focus in the last decade on developing business in Emerging Markets. She has worked in England, Holland, Singapore, Dubai and Hong Kong.

Ms. Gill is passionate about people development and is committed to the company’s diversity and inclusion program. She was also a strong advocate of Philips’ goal to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation. Ms. Gill has shared the company’s agenda on sustainable and energy efficient lighting and improving access to healthcare at various regional and global leadership platforms, including WEF East Asia.

Ms. Gill is a member of YPO Singapore chapter and the regional chair of YPO’s Women’s International Network. She is also a board member of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SIIC), the oldest Chamber of Commerce in Asia.