Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced the appointment of Bert van Meurs as a new member of the Executive Committee, reporting to Philips CEO Frans van Houten. The appointment is effective as of January 1, 2019.
Bert van Meurs leads Philips’ EUR 2+ billion Image-Guided Therapy businesses that offer integrated solutions comprising interventional imaging systems, smart catheters, planning and navigation software, and services with the aim to improve minimally invasive treatments. Driven by the benefits of such treatments for patients and care providers, including reduced patient trauma and shorter recovery times, the EUR 8+ billion market exhibits high-single-digit growth and represents a key growth opportunity for Philips.