We are very optimistic about our opportunities in China. Our toothbrushes continue to sell very well, while the growth of private hospitals diminishes the risk of government preferring domestic suppliers.
With access to professional coaching and support around the clock, patients will feel more empowered to manage their own physical wellbeing.
It is vital that a company's culture shows a willingness to invest in employee wellbeing with no stigma or penalty attached to prioritising good health.
The agreement to acquire Volcano significantly advances our strategy to become the leading systems integrator in image-guided therapies.
I came back to Philips and quickly realised that the TV business had a major performance issue and some structural challenges. Rather than try to tweak it and sit things out, we said we had to go for a structural solution.
There's much unlocked potential in Philips.