Betsabeh Madani-Hermann is a global innovation leader known for speed of execution and turning bold ideas into market-shifting outcomes. In 2023 she became the first international and the first female head of research at Philips in the company’s 134-year history, where she leads breakthroughs translating advanced technology into real-world impact. With a background in physics, biochemistry, and engineering, and an MBA from Dartmouth’s Tuck School, she brings more than 20 years of experience as an operator, investor, and strategist. Her career spans early-stage startups to $30 billion enterprises, across sectors from health care and biotech to AI, robotics, and cleantech. Sector-agnostic and global, Madani Hermann thrives on ambiguity, mobilizing cross-disciplinary teams to challenge limits and accelerate transformation. Her leadership blends systems thinking with a builder’s mindset, driving growth, aligning stakeholders, and scaling innovation across industries and geographies.