“City farming is not only possible, it is the very definition of the kind of meaningful, sustainable innovation we will need to meet the grand challenges of the 21st century: climate change; population growth; ageing population; urbanization; rising demand for energy, food and water; poverty; and access to healthcare.”

Dutch businessman, April 2011 to October 2022

Frans van Houten is a Dutch businessman best known for serving as chief executive officer of Royal Philips Electronics from April 2011 to October 2022. He led Philips through more than a decade of change at the company. His public remarks are usually tied to business leadership and the direction of a major global technology company during his tenure.