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International SOS Award for Innovation Culture
Neu-Isenburg
RWTH Aachen and Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology acknowledge innovative concepts and solutions by International SOS in the fields of telemedicine and digital travel risk management
International SOS, the world’s leading medical and travel security risk services company, was recognised as one of the most innovative companies from among 132 organisations from Europe, China and the US.
The award was received as part of the consortial benchmarking “Managing Breakthrough Innovations” conducted by the Invention Center of the Technical University at Aachen (Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, RWTH).
In the selection process, all nominated companies were assessed on several criteria. The final review included a visit to the headquarters of International SOS in London to see how innovation is implemented in the organisation. The award recipient was determined by experts from leading German brands.
“International SOS has demonstrated that pioneering innovations is possible even on the basis of existing technologies,” confirms Casimir Ortlieb, head of the Breakthrough Innovations initiative at RWTH Aachen’s Invention Center, responsible for carrying out the study. “Defined processes, systematic procedures and a firm anchoring of the company strategy have led to increased sales and efficiency as well as a gain of new markets.”
One of the examples cited of the innovation culture of International SOS was its TeleHealth services. International SOS is the first company in the world to be certified to ISO/TS 13131.
“The recognition by an independent consortium is a testament for the hard work that our 11,000 employees perform every day,” says Dominik Schaerer, General Manager Central Europe at International SOS. “Innovation is an integral part of our corporate culture. Arnaud Vaissié, our Chief Executive Officer, is also the Chief Innovation Officer and places great emphasis on the fact that the needs of our customers are met. The health, safety and well-being of our clients are our priority.”
About the International SOS Group of Companies
The International SOS Group of Companies is in the business of saving lives, protecting your global workforce from health and security threats. Wherever you are, we deliver customised health, security risk management and wellbeing solutions to fuel your growth and productivity. In the event of extreme weather, an epidemic or a security incident, we provide an immediate response providing peace of mind. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We help protect your people, your organisation's reputation, as well as support your compliance reporting needs. By partnering with us, organisations can fulfil their Duty of Care responsibilities, while empowering business resilience, continuity and sustainability.
Founded in 1985, the International SOS Group, headquartered in London & Singapore, is trusted by 12,000 organisations, including the majority of the Fortune 500, as well as mid-size enterprises, governments, educational institutions and NGOs. 12,000 multicultural medical, security and logistics experts stand with you to provide support & assistance from over 1,000 locations in 90 countries, 24/7, 365 days.
To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: www.internationalsos.com
