Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) has announced the appointment of Marc Zora as Chief Executive Officer for its Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META) region, effective April 1, 2026.
Zora has been with Philips for 15 years and brings regional experience across multiple leadership roles. He joined the company in 2011 as an International Key Account Manager and has since held positions including General Manager for Qatar, District Leader for the Gulf & Levant, and Business Leader for Image Guided Therapy across META.
“This is a defining moment for healthcare across the META region, where rapid transformation is creating both urgency and opportunity,” said Zora. “Having worked alongside our customers and partners for over 15 years, I have seen firsthand the resilience and ambition shaping this region. Philips is uniquely positioned to support this momentum—by delivering innovations that improve outcomes, expand access, and ease the burden on care providers. My priority is to accelerate this impact, deepen our partnerships, and help build more sustainable, patient-centered health systems at scale.”
Royal Philips has operated in the META region for more than 90 years and continues to work with governments, health systems, and care providers. The company remains focused on delivering solutions aligned with local healthcare priorities and improving health outcomes through innovation.
