EBC elects Danny Risberg as new Chairman

Mr. Danny Risberg, CEO of Philips Electronics Japan, Ltd., has been elected Chairman of the European Business Council in Japan (EBC).

Mr. Risberg will assume the position on February 13, 2014 replacing Mr. Duco Delgorge, who stepped down from the office of EBC Chairman as of December 31, 2013 after two years of dedicated service in that position.

Chosen to lead the EBC from 2014 through 2016, Mr Risberg brings unique experience and an in-depth understanding of Japan following a long, exceptionally successful career in Japan. Mr. Risberg has worked in Japan as a senior executive for Philips Electronics for many years.

He has a long history with the EBC, having made significant contributions to the EBC as the organisation’s Vice-Chairman and as a member of the EBC Board of Governors in his capacity as a Committee Chairman Representative. Mr. Risberg has also served for several years as the Chairman of the EBC Medical Equipment Committee.