Philips Healthcare appoints Alexandru Popescu to lead the south-eastern European business

Philips Healthcare has a new general manager as of today, Alexandru Popescu being appointed at the helm of the south-eastern operations of the world’s leading group in healthcare.

According to the company, Popescu will focus on developing the business, both operationally and strategically, as well as on consolidating its central position in the healthcare industry. In his new position as a regional coordinator, he will be implementing the vision and development strategy of Philips Healthcare in Romania and the other south-eastern European states where the company runs operations.

“Our vision in relation to healthcare is that we view it as a complete cycle, from diagnosis to treatment to aftercare, wherein the patient is our top priority. We focus on innovations that will facilitate quicker, more accurate diagnoses and less invasive treatments. Based on his extensive experience in the health industry, I am confident that Alexandru Popescu will play an important role in fulfilling our company’s vision and  will contribute to the company’s development in  South-East Europe.”, says Robin van Rozen, general manager Philips South-East Europe, as per a press release.

A graduate of the Faculty of Law within the University of Bucharest and having an MBA at the University of Ottawa, Alexandru Popescu has more than 15 years of work experience in the both healthcare and retail industries. His areas of expertise include mergers and acquisitions, branding and identity, product and business development. He was formerly the Executive Director of Amethyst Radiotherapy where he was in charge with operations in Romania, Bulgaria and the Republic of Moldova. Also, Popescu had previously held several leadership positions within medical companies, such as ISIDA, Regina Maria, Euromedic and Medicover.