Founded in 1891 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Philips got its start in the home-supply industry selling lightbulbs. The company expanded to electric shavers in 1939 and also helped create other major technologies, including CDs. Philips now has over 80,000 employees operating across 100 countries around the world. With an ever-expanding catalog and more demand than ever, the company remains dedicated to improving people’s health and well-being worldwide through purposeful innovation.