Robert Metzke

Robert Metzke is an experienced global program and team leader with passion for innovation, strategy, social impact and change leadership. He currently holds the position of global head of sustainability at Royal Philips. He plays a key role in formulating and successfully implementing Philips’ corporate strategy aimed at sustainable development, making healthcare accessible and affordable worldwide with energy efficient and circular solutions. Under Mr. Metzke's leadership and his team's continuous efforts, Philips became one of the first health technology companies in the world to become carbon neutral in its operation.

Before joining Philips, Mr. Metzke worked at McKinsey & Company as consultant where he gained five years of experience in strategy and innovation in the high-tech, healthcare and public sectors. His background is in journalism, science and academic research.

As Global Head of Sustainability at Philips, Robert leads the company’s ‘Healthy people, sustainable planet’ program, which runs from 2016 to 2020. The program reflects Philips’ commitment to the universally agreed United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG #3 – ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. It also reflects the company’s commitment to sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Participation on Humanity Rising

Day 65 - Cities that are Applying the Doughnut Economics Approach