Joost Burghoorn

Joost Burghoorn serves as the Director of Global Integrated Warehousing and Distribution at Royal Philips, a position held since August 2018. With a strong background in supply chain management, Joost successfully reduced warehouse numbers from over 400 to around 100 and implemented cost-saving initiatives, averaging €6 million annually. Prior experience includes serving as the Transport Director for Europe at Signify, where Joost was responsible for transport services and strategic direction across the EMEA region. Joost's earlier roles at Philips span various logistics management positions, where significant improvements in warehouse performance and supply chain processes were achieved. Joost holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology.