 Dear ‘Philippians’,
It is indeed my great pleasure to address you as I officially assume my duties as Chief Executive Officer for Philips in Malaysia. I am no stranger with Philips, having been with the company for more than two decades, it’s a company which I believe I have grown and sharpened my work skills, expanded my career and developed myself personally in all areas where my work life is concerned.
I do look forward to this new and fresh opportunity as well as the chance to work with each one of you. Clearly Philips Malaysia has achieved its set AOP targets and has grown its market share progressively over the past couple of years. As a company, we have indeed come to be recognized as a leading brand in Malaysia, having established an unmistakable authority for energy efficiency and healthcare. It’s a collective effort and achievement, toiled by each one of you in the true One Philips spirit and for that I congratulate you.
However as you and I know, we cannot rest on our laurels as we have a business to operate and manage. More so now, given the current economic climate and considering the market challenges which are beyond our control, we need to reflect on our actions, efforts and energy and take full charge on going out and dealing directly with our customers and business partners.
You heard from our President Gerard Kleisterlee recently when the decision to cancel Simplicity Day was taken, it was not an easy one, but it was done as Philips is a company that proactively manages its future by taking steps and decisions fast and at the right time. It’s in times like this that the good companies distinguish themselves from the not-so-good companies. And we are a good company!
My dear colleagues, I am excited and energized as I take on the helm at Philips Malaysia. Let’s continue to draw from the One Philips spirit of teamwork and cooperation that has characterized all our key achievements in this market, and which I believe will propel us forward to greater success in the coming future.
Your CEO,
Lee Weng Seong
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