Betsabeh Madani‑Hermann is a global business and innovation leader known for her speed of execution and ability to turn bold ideas into market‑shifting outcomes. In 2023, she became the first female Head of Research at Philips in the company’s 134‑year history, leading breakthroughs that translate advanced technology into real‑world impact.
Previously, she drove venture, business, and M&A strategy as Head of Strategy and Business Development Philips businesses with $7B in revenue. She has built a career as an operator, founder, investor, and general manager across industries and geographies.
With degrees in physics, biochemistry, and engineering and an MBA from Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business, Madani‑Hermann brings over 20 years of experience scaling organizations from early‑stage startups to $30‑billion enterprises in healthcare, biotech, AI, robotics, ag‑tech, and cleantech. Sector‑agnostic and global in outlook, she mobilizes 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 worldwide.
Madani‑Hermann has been a Brain Trust member at XPRIZE, advising on healthcare and deep tech, and in 2025 she was named an Ambassador for Fortune’s Most Powerful Women.