Carla Goulart Peron

Carla Goulart Peron, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer of Royal Philips and leads a global team of medical and scientific experts working across Philips’ businesses. Together, Carla and her team design and implement the company’s medical strategy while providing medical oversight and thought leadership across the organization. Their role is to help drive meaningful innovation through excellence in medical safety, medical affairs, health economics, and clinical research. With over 15 years of leadership experience in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries, Carla brings a strong clinical background, executive expertise, and a hands-on approach to building highly engaged teams.

Having worked in Latin America, North America, and Western Europe, Carla is passionate about expanding access to cardiovascular and stroke care worldwide and closing the women’s health gap. Her career has been devoted to ensuring that timely diagnoses and life-saving interventions reach those who need them most—regardless of geography, gender, or socioeconomic status.