Philippe Gerwill is an internationally recognized Digitalization Humanist, Futurist, Executive Advisor, and Global Key Opinion Leader focused on the convergence of artificial intelligence, digital health, longevity, and human-centric innovation. With more than three decades of international leadership experience across the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and specialty chemicals industries, he is widely respected for bridging emerging technologies with real-world human impact.

Throughout his career, Philippe has held global leadership roles within major multinational organizations, including approximately 15 years at Novartis and additional leadership positions at Lonza and Ciba Specialty Chemicals. These experiences enabled him to work extensively across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, developing a deep understanding of cultural diversity, global healthcare systems, innovation ecosystems, and international business transformation.

Today, Philippe serves as Founder and CEO of PGEA Ltd, an executive advisory company established in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. Through his advisory activities, he supports governments, healthcare organizations, startups, academic institutions, investors, and multinational companies in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, precision health, and longevity innovation.

Philippe is particularly recognized for advocating a people-first approach to technological innovation. While he actively promotes breakthrough technologies such as AI, IoT, Big Data, Digital Twins, the Metaverse, 5G, Blockchain, and immersive healthcare experiences, he consistently emphasizes that technology should augment humanity rather than replace it. His work explores how healthcare systems can evolve from reactive “sick care” models toward predictive, preventative, personalized, and participatory health ecosystems. His recent quote is "Moving from sick care to seek health".

A highly sought-after international keynote speaker, moderator, and panelist, Philippe regularly contributes to major global conferences and forums across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Europe, Africa, China, and beyond. His speaking engagements span topics such as AI governance, healthcare transformation, digital therapeutics, longevity science, women’s health innovation, future hospitals, metaverse healthcare applications, medical education, and adaptive regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies.

In addition to his advisory and speaking activities, Philippe also serves as Adjunct Professor at the Rome Business School, where he teaches on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Data Science for Digital Health Management and Clinical Decision Support Systems. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of innovators and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between healthcare, technology, academia, and policymakers.

Philippe is also the creator of the “Longevity GPS” concept, a visionary framework exploring how AI-powered Digital Twins, real-time health data, behavioral insights, and environmental factors can help guide individuals toward healthier and longer lives through continuous navigation rather than static prediction.

Beyond his professional achievements, Philippe is deeply committed to contributing positively to society during this stage of his career. Entering what he describes as a “give back” phase of life, he actively supports initiatives focused on ethical innovation, global collaboration, health equity, education, and the responsible integration of AI into society.

Known for his authentic communication style and strong global network, Philippe has built a significant international presence as a thought leader on Linkedin where he is recognized as a leading voice in artificial intelligence and healthcare innovation. Through his articles, keynote presentations, advisory roles, and public engagements, he continues to advocate for a future where technological progress remains deeply connected to human values, empathy, inclusion, and purpose.