I started working at Shell , where I ran several operations. Then I was at Elsevier. When I joined, it was still a majority print-based business in the sciences, and it moved very rapidly.This interview has been edited for length and clarity.From boardrooms to soccer sidelines (he’s an avid sports enthusiast), Jakobs brings a grounded yet global mindset shaped by his (and Philips’s) Dutch heritage. Whether it’s planning his calendar around family events or sparking innovation across continents, Jakobs exemp ...