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Philips North America CEO says supporting veterans is a national obligation
Jeff DiLullo is a former Army officer and the CEO of Philips North America, the health technology company.
After leaving the military, he built a corporate career but said he struggled to find the sense of purpose he had valued in service.
He says many veterans face challenges when leaving the military, including wondering whether they will stay connected to a meaningful mission.
DiLullo later moved into healthcare, choosing work he felt had a personal purpose.
At Philips, he supports veterans and their families; he says the Department of Veterans Affairs is the company’s largest customer.
He also serves on the board of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, which supports military and veteran caregivers, and calls serving veterans a national obligation.
Philips North America CEO Jeff DiLullo says supporting veterans, their families and caregivers is a national obligation.
DiLullo is an Army veteran who served as an infantry officer after graduating from West Point.
He says many veterans struggle to maintain a sense of mission and purpose after leaving military service.
DiLullo joined Philips in 2019 and says his work supporting veterans has renewed his sense of service.
He serves on the board of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, which supports military and veteran caregivers.
- Who
- Jeff DiLullo, CEO of Philips North America and a former U.S. Army infantry officer.
- What
- He says the nation has an obligation to support veterans, their families and caregivers.
- When
- He joined Philips in 2019; the article was published on November 8, 2026.
- Where
- Philips North America. A location for his comments is not stated.
- Why
- DiLullo says many veterans struggle to maintain a sense of mission and purpose after leaving the military.
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DiLullo served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army.
DiLullo said he decided to change course and work only in areas where he felt a personal sense of purpose.
DiLullo joined Philips as head of North America operations.
His responsibilities expanded to include leadership of Philips' North America services and solutions delivery teams.
- Military education
- Bachelor's degree in history from the United States Military Academy at West Point
- Philips start
- 2019
- Expanded responsibilities
- 2021
- Philips' largest customer
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Caregiver organization
- Elizabeth Dole Foundation
What people are saying
To me, it's a sacred obligation as a nation to serve our veterans and not only them, but their families and caregivers too.
Many veterans struggle with that transition just like I did.
One of the most rewarding things for me personally that I've brought from my military service into my corporate life is a sense of service and serving something bigger than myself,
And now today, I do that through serving our veteran community.