Kate Gerdes

Integrated Supply Chain Strategy, Risk and M&A Executive, Philips

Kate Gerdes is a seasoned supply chain executive with more than 20 years of experience leading complex, global supply chain organizations, and large-scale transformations. She currently leads the integrated supply chain strategy for Philips, with a focus on strengthening enterprise resilience, localization and proactively navigating geopolitical risk, including tariff strategies and mitigations.

Kate holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management from Penn State University and is a Certified Supply Chain Management Professional. She is recognized as a collaborative and strategic leader who brings a forward-looking perspective to solving critical business challenges while delivering measurable value and an enhanced client experience.

She resides in Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and four children and enjoys cooking and spending time outdoors.