As part of Philips’s overall purpose to improve people's health and well-being, Robert Metzke leads the company’s activities on sustainability. He drives strategy toward innovative, sustainable business models and embedding sustainable and circular ways of working across the organization, with a specific focus on environmental responsibility and expanding access to health care in underserved communities. Before joining Philips, he worked at McKinsey & Company as a consultant in strategy and innovation in health care and public sectors. He has a background in journalism, science publishing and academic research.