Royal Philips announced the appointment of Bert van Meurs as a new member of the Executive Committee, reporting to Philips CEO Frans van Houten. The appointment is effective as of January 1, 2019. Bert van Meurs leads Philips' EUR 2+ billion Image-Guided Therapy businesses that offer integrated solutions comprising interventional imaging systems, smart catheters, planning and navigation software, and services with the aim to improve minimally invasive treatments. Bert van Meurs joined Philips in 1985 and has held various leadership positions in research & development, clinical science, and marketing & sales in Europe and Asia. Through 2004 - 2012, he was the general manager of the global Cardio/Vascular X-ray business, where he led the business to sustained market leadership and expansion into growth geographies such as India.