Paul Zeven

Paul Zeven is the former CEO of Philips Electronics North America. During his 40-year career he coached and guided approximately 100 executives, enabling them to enhance their leadership skills and take significant strides in their career paths. In addition, he has been a presenter and moderator for several Leadership courses at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and the Center for Creative Leadership. Paul has also been a member on various panels for the Churchill Club of Silicon Valley, the Executives' Club of Chicago, and the Executive Council of New York.


Throughout his career, Paul was based in Europe, Asia, Latin America and the United States. He is fluent in English, Dutch, Portuguese, and Spanish. His leadership history, international experience, listening skills, and passion for coaching have led him to develop himself as a top-notch Executive Coach.


Areas of Experience
Paul's key areas of experience include:
Leading multiple businesses from a loss to a profit
Streamlining an organization’s client portfolio and product scope
Bringing several businesses from a silo operating approach to a collaborative approach, to leverage synergies and drive cross-business revenue opportunities
Merging separate businesses into one unified sector (several reorganizations)
Downsizing operations and closing offices
Outsourcing a product line
Simplifying processes and harmonizing ways of working across businesses
Strengthening customer strategy and focus
Strengthening brand recognition
Building a highly motivated workforce
Improving the quality of leadership through adequate staffing and intensive coaching