Daphne Dernison

Daphne Dernison is the Head of Government and Public Affairs Europe at Philips, a position they have held since 2023. They previously served as the Global Public Policy Director at Philips from 2018 to 2023. Their extensive background includes roles such as Agricultural Counsellor at the Netherlands Embassy in Bangkok (2010-2014) and Senior Adviser in bilateral relations and economic diplomacy at the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (2015-2018). Daphne's earlier experiences include policy officer roles in various Dutch ministries and an educational background featuring a Master's degree in International Relations from the University of Amsterdam and a Master of Laws from Leiden University.