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Bastian Werminghoff Appointed New Country Leader and CEO of Philips Schweiz AG

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Bastian Werminghoff Appointed New Country Leader of Philips Schweiz AG

July 30, 2025

Appointment Details

Horgen, Switzerland – Effective September 1, 2025, Bastian Werminghoff will assume the role of Country Leader Switzerland and be appointed CEO of Philips Schweiz AG. He succeeds Rico Brecht, who has left the company. Werminghoff, originally German, already resides in Switzerland. He is also a member of the Management Team of the Philips DACH region, which includes Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Bastian Werminghoff's Background

Bastian Werminghoff brings over 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector. From 2015 to 2020, he led the Ultrasound division for the DACH region at Philips as Business Leader. Subsequently, he moved to the healthcare service provider Med 360° SE as Chief Technology Officer. In early 2024, his professional path led him to Quartz Healthcare, where he was responsible for strategy and business development, M&A activities, and promoting the profitability of the healthcare company as Chief Commercial Officer and CEO.

Statement from Bastian Werminghoff

"I am very pleased to contribute to the improvement of healthcare in Switzerland in my new role, together with our dedicated colleagues," said Bastian Werminghoff. "Our goal is to further advance the development of Philips into a leading solutions provider with a consistent focus on the needs of the healthcare system."

Information for Journalists

Annette Halstrick
Corporate Communications
Phone: +49 (0) 1522 25800529
Email: annette.halstrick@philips.com

About Royal Philips

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading provider in the field of health technology. The company uses advanced technologies and deep clinical insights to offer personalized health solutions. These innovations are guided by the needs of healthcare providers and their patients, both in hospitals and at home. Philips, headquartered in the Netherlands, is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring, health IT, and Personal Health. The company employs approximately 67,300 employees in more than 100 countries and generated revenues of 18 billion Euros in 2024. More about Philips on the internet: www.philips.at/healthcare

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