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Published on: 10/25/2007
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Conrad Smits+ ENLARGE
Conrad Smits, CEO of Philips Medical Systems MR in Latham, checks out an open magnet on Tuesday, Oct 23. (Philip Kamrass / Times Union)
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Born in the Netherlands, Smits has had jobs all over the world with Heineken Breweries, Coca-Cola Co., Groupe Danone (which owns the Dannon yogurt and Evian water brands) and now Philips.
But he is especially excited about being here, knowing that the Adirondacks and Lake George, the Berkshires and the Hudson River all are close.
"In terms of natural environment, this area is unbelievable," Smits said Tuesday at his office off Old Niskayuna Road.
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But Smits was a quick learner, and spent a lot of time with customers around the world to get his feet wet.