Our mission at Philips is to improve people’s lives through meaningful innovations.
And to do that, we need to look ahead to understand people’s real needs and aspirations.
But what will those needs and aspirations be? During the coming fifty years, societies
all over the world will be facing serious challenges – challenges that will bring
with them great changes.
Already by 2015, one billion people will be over 60. All of them will want healthcare
that’s not only affordable and of good quality, but also flexible enough to take
account of changing expectations. At the same time, younger generations are becoming
more obese, as they adopt more sedentary habits. Globalization and urbanization,
too, will continue to alter our communities, with consumers becoming more empowered,
demanding products and services tailored to their individual needs. These are tough
challenges, but at Philips we believe we create solutions that will meet them –
by basing ourselves on a deep understanding of what people need and want, delivering
on our brand promise of “sense and simplicity” and by working together with other
key stakeholders in the spirit of Open Innovation.
Our commitment to health and well-being
What do we mean by health and well-being at Philips? Naturally, it’s about treating
illness. But as vital as that is, it’s so much more: it’s also about preventing
illness and adopting a healthy lifestyle at every age. It’s about being able to
live a safe, independent and fulfilling life – right into old age. To develop products
and services that maximize health and well-being for everyone, we need support –
from health-interested people like you. We want to build a dialogue about what would
improve your own health and well-being, or that of your family members, patients
or customers. That’s why I’d like to invite you to subscribe to our GetInsideHealth
program. This includes a monthly health and well-being e-newsletter and accompanying
portal www.getinsidehealth.com – where you’ll find an ever-growing library of topical,
lively, informative and exclusive articles from our partners at the world’s most
respected business magazines and broadcast channels, including CNN, CNBC, the Financial
Times, Harvard Business Review and the Economist.
I hope you’ll find GetInsideHealth a useful and enjoyable way to keep up to date
with the latest news in healthcare and well-being. More importantly, by letting
us know what you think about developments and joining in discussions, you will also
be helping to shape the future of this increasingly important field.
Gerard Kleisterlee
CEO Philips