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" When I became CEO, I was really worried that we were in commoditized segments that were mature and no longer growing. So we made a radical pivot into health technology because that is one of the world's unmet needs. "

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" If we can keep you healthy, that is better. If you fall sick, you go to the hospital. Both sides, Philips is present. "

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