Statement of Philips CEO Frans van Houten on the COVID-19 outbreak
March 18 2020 - 2:30PM
Statement of Philips CEO Frans van Houten on the COVID-19 outbreak
March 18, 2020
Amsterdam, the Netherlands –
Frans van Houten, CEO of Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a
global leader in health technology, today provided an update on how
Philips is addressing the constantly evolving coronavirus disease
(COVID-19) outbreak, as its epicenter is shifting from China to the
West.
COVID-19 is a top priority for Philips and all its employees.
The company has mobilized its global resources to fulfill Philips’
triple duty of care: continuing to fulfill critical customer needs,
ensuring the health and safety of its employees, and ensuring
business continuity.
“I am proud that our employees around the world are stepping up
to support healthcare providers and their patients in the fight
against COVID-19,” said Frans van Houten. “We have a broad
portfolio of products, services and solutions that can help address
the preparedness, response and recovery needs of an infectious
respiratory disease such as COVID-19.”
The complete statement by Frans van Houten can be found on
Philips’ global news center.
For further information, please contact:
Steve KlinkPhilips Global Press OfficeTel: +31 6 10 8888
24Email: steve.klink@philips.com
About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health
technology company focused on improving people's health and
enabling better outcomes across the health continuum from healthy
living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care.
Philips leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and
consumer insights to deliver integrated solutions. Headquartered in
the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging,
image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and health informatics, as
well as in consumer health and home care. Philips generated 2019
sales of EUR 19.5 billion and employs approximately 80,000
employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News
about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.
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