Thomas Leenders

Thomas Leenders is currently the Head of Government and Public Affairs for the Benelux at Philips, where they focus on innovation, design, and sustainability. Previously, they held key roles at Signify and Philips Lighting, encompassing public and government affairs, corporate social responsibility, and strategic account management. Thomas began their career as a Management Trainee at Lidl Nederland and later served as a Sustainability Leader at Ricoh Netherlands, where they advanced sustainable business practices. They hold two bachelor's degrees in Business and Communication, and Facility Management, alongside an executive language certificate in English from the EF Executive Language Institute.