Fred Calil

Fred Calil is an accomplished engineering leader with extensive experience in developing cutting-edge embedded systems and electronics across various industries, including oral healthcare, transport refrigeration, and home appliances. Currently serving as Director of Engineering at Philips, Fred leads a high-performing team to innovate solutions that enhance global oral healthcare. Previous roles include Senior Manager of Embedded Systems at Philips, where leadership of a team of 40 engineers focused on advanced embedded systems, and Systems Engineering at Trane Technologies, where contributions were made to next-generation controllers for refrigeration solutions. Fred's career also encompasses significant positions at Whirlpool Corporation, where strategic advancements in system architecture and integration were achieved over a decade, alongside a strong educational foundation in engineering and management from esteemed institutions such as MIT and Centrale Lyon.