Royal Philips, a global company in health technology, announced that Willem (Wim) Appelo will join Philips’ Executive Committee, effective July 18, 2022, and succeed Sophie Bechu as Chief Operations Officer, w.e.f October 1, 2022. Appelo will report to Philips CEO Frans van Houten and work closely with Bechu to ensure a seamless transition. Bechu, who…