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What’s Next — Philips MD Romulen Pillay discusses the 2024 Philips Future Health Index report
In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Romulen Pillay unpacks the key findings of the 2024 Philips Future Health Index report.
Romulen Pillay, the Managing Director of Philips Southern Africa, recently shared insights from the 2024 Philips Future Health Index report in an interview with Aki Anastasiou.
With over five years in his current role, Pillay oversees significant projects and technological solutions in the Southern African region, leading a skilled interdisciplinary team.
Prior to his tenure at Philips, he served as the Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at Thomson Reuters and held the position of Senior Manager and Head of Specialist Legal and Tax Solutions at LexisNexis South Africa.
Pillay’s academic background includes a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Graduate Business School.
The Interview
During the interview, Pillay delves into the key discoveries from the 2024 Philips Future Health Index report, shedding light on the impact of South Africa’s skills shortage on the healthcare sector and discussing strategies being implemented to tackle this issue.
He elaborates on the integration of innovative technologies such as AI and optimized data collection methods within the healthcare industry, addressing the financial hurdles that the sector encounters.
Pillay further highlights initiatives within the local healthcare landscape to promote environmental sustainability and emphasizes the importance of cross-sector collaboration for healthcare leaders.
For those interested, the full interview with Romulen Pillay can be viewed below.
