From 1981 to 1986 he was general manager of Philips' Professional Audio Product Group. Kleisterlee joined Philips Components in 1986. After becoming general manager of Philips Display Components for Europe.
Between 1981 and 1986, he served as the general manager of Philips' Professional Audio Product Group. In 1986, Kleisterlee joined Philips Components. Following that, he became the general manager of Philips Display Components in Europe.