Richard Kemkers - ASML

Richard Kemkers is Senior Vice President and Head of Research at ASML, where he leads the company’s global research efforts to advance next-generation semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Before joining ASML, he held several leadership roles at Royal Philips, working in both the Netherlands and North America, with a strong focus on healthcare innovation. Throughout his career, Richard has consistently focused on transforming innovative ideas into impactful, real-world solutions, often through close collaboration with universities and industry partners