Gerard Philips
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| Gerard Philips | |
 Portrait of Gerard Philips
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| Born | Gerard Leonard Frederik Philips 9 October 1858 Zaltbommel, Netherlands |
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| Died | 25 January 1942 (aged 83) The Hague, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Alma mater | Polytechnische School |
| Known for | Founding Philips |
| Parents | Frederik Philips (1830–1900) Maria Heyligers (1836–1921) |
| Relatives | Anton Philips (1874–1952) |
Gerard Leonard Frederik Philips (Zaltbommel, October 9, 1858 – The Hague, Netherlands January 25, 1942) was a Dutch industrialist, cofounder (with his brother Anton Philips) and first CEO of NV Philips' Gloeilampenfabrieken.
He married on March 19, 1896 Johanna van der Willigen (30 September 1862 – 1942), without issue.
His father, Benjamin Frederik David Philips (1 December 1830 – 12 June 1900) was a banker at Zaltbommel in the Netherlands. His mother was Maria Heyligers (1836 – 1921).
He was a first cousin once removed of Karl Marx, as well as the uncle of Frits Philips.
