Hilversum, The Netherlands, August 29, 2008 – NEC Philips Unified Solutions (NEC Philips) today announced the following executive personnel changes that will become effective as of September 1, 2008.  After having led Philips Business Communications and subsequently NEC Philips for over 5 years, Ad Ketelaars will conclude his assignment with the company as of September 1, 2008.

Ad Ketelaars was brought on board by Philips in early 2003 to guide the communications business towards a stable environment for sustainable future growth. Ketelaars developed the partnership with NEC and implemented the joint venture, NEC Philips Unified Solutions. Since 2006 the company has been further embedded within NEC Corporation as one of the core activities of NEC’s global enterprise communications business. With his assignment completed, it has been mutually agreed that Ketelaars will pursue his interest in another opportunity and hand over responsibilities. 

Ad Ketelaars will be succeeded by Kazuo Tsuzuki and Paul Kievit, who will take leadership of the company as of the same date. 

Kazuo Tsuzuki will assume the role of Chief Executive of NEC Philips Unified Solutions. This role is in addition to his existing responsibilities at NEC in Tokyo as Associate Senior Vice President and Executive General Manager Enterprise Solutions Operations Unit within NEC Corporation.  As CEO of NEC Philips, he will oversee the corporate strategy and lead the task force towards globalization and further integration of the company and its activities into NEC Corporation. 

Paul Kievit, currently Chief Commercial Officer, is appointed President of NEC Philips Unified Solutions and will be in charge of the day to day management of the company. Having been part of the company’s Management Team for many years, Kievit’s experience with and insight into the business ensures a smooth transition and continuity.