Philips proposes John DeFord board appointment, CEO Roy Jakobs reappointment at May 8 AGM
Royal Philips will hold its AGM on May 8, 2026 in Amsterdam, proposing John DeFord as new Supervisory Board member and reappointing Paul Stoffels, Herna Verhagen and Sanjay Poonen. It also aims to reappoint CEO Roy Jakobs and approve a 2025 Remuneration Policy plus a dividend in cash or shares.
1. AGM Convened and Logistics
Royal Philips will hold its AGM on May 8, 2026 at the Hotel Okura Amsterdam, starting at 10:00 CET. The complete agenda, explanatory notes and the 2025 Annual Report have been published alongside binding nominations and the proposed Supervisory Board remuneration policy.
2. Supervisory Board Nominations
The company proposes the appointment of John DeFord as a new member of the Supervisory Board effective May 8, 2026, and the reappointments of Paul Stoffels, Herna Verhagen and Sanjay Poonen for new terms beginning the same date.
3. CEO Reappointment
Shareholders are asked to reappoint Roy Jakobs as President/CEO, Chairman and member of the Board of Management, with his new term taking effect from May 8, 2026.
4. Remuneration and Dividend Proposals
Agenda items include the approval of the 2025 Remuneration Report (advisory), adoption of the financial statements, the proposed Supervisory Board remuneration policy and a resolution on distributing dividends in cash or shares.