CEO’s Message

2021 Annual Report - Medical Disposables & Supplies Limited “We continue to channel our efforts to emerge from the pandemic stronger than the force of its impact.”

CEO'S STATEMENT

Setting the path for sustainable growth

This year I began the journey as the CEO of MDS. The initial impact seemed somewhat benign, knowing that the succession plan effected the transition over a decade ago. This set the stage for me to perform my daily tasks to fulfil the requirements of the role. The foresight with which this foundation was laid allowed for the seamless transition.

On a personal note, I have embraced the challenge with the goal of exceeding expectations. My mission is to ensure that there is a common vision. One which includes all stakeholders moving upward and forward. A vision that is growth-oriented over the long term, as opposed to result angled, to meet quarterly deadlines. MDS will continue the drive to “Beat the Best”. We will do so with every product line, every pharmacy, hospital, medical customer, supermarket, haberdashery, wholesale, beauty store, stall operator and every individual that patronises our engine of a company. The dream never sleeps! As we emerge from what could be considered an unprecedented year of continuous change and alignment, we continue to channel our efforts to emerge from the pandemic stronger than the force of its impact. And, as we look ahead, we continue to align our business strategies with the changing times and remain optimistic that we are headed in the right direction. As we transition, we recognise and commend the team of Cornwall Medical and Dental Supplies Limited, as they also exhibited measured foresight for succession planning - shifting from our friendly rivals to business partners through an acquisition deal in which we hold a 60% stake in our newly formed subsidiary, Cornwall Enterprises Limited. Together, with our existing team, and our new partners, we set the path of sustainable growth in unison with a purpose-driven goal of maintaining the push to modernise the organisation with a customer-centric focus to surpass the status quo. Our business-as-usual focus continues to be ‘Business Unusual’.

This year, I extend immense gratitude for being ‘we’ as our journey continues in visualising, not necessarily being the biggest, but rather, being the best at any level. In the words of Muhammad Ali, “ME. We.”

The word is love.

Kurt Boothe

Chief Executive Officer

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