Philips promotes Simon McGuire to health systems lead

Technology company Philips has appointed Simon McGuire as its health systems lead for the UK and Ireland, reporting directly to chief executive officer Neil Mesher.

His new role at the company will see him lead and expand the health systems business to “further strengthen Philips’ position within the healthcare market”.

Mesher said: “I am delighted that Simon will be heading up the Health Systems organisation.

“Following his track record of success in driving business growth within the respiratory drug delivery business I am confident that he will take the health systems organisation to the next level.”

McGuire was previously Philips' general manager of respiratory drug delivery in sleep and respiratory care, having joined the drug in 2008.

He said: “I look forward to leading the UKI team as we work together to deliver innovative and integrated services and solutions which break down the boundaries that stand in the way of more patient-centric care.”