Newsweek's World's Most Trustworthy Companies 2026 Ranks Cochlear as Top Healthcare & Life Sciences Company
LONE TREE, Colo., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cochlear, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, is proud to announce that it has been ranked No. 1 in the Health Care & Life Sciences industry by Newsweek in its World's Most Trustworthy Companies 2026 rankings. This marks the second time in three years that Cochlear has earned this prestigious recognition, reinforcing Cochlear's commitment to excellence, innovation, and a recipient first mindset.
The Newsweek ranking was conducted independently in collaboration with global data research firm Statista and evaluated companies on the trust they inspire among customers, investors, and employees. The 2026 edition is based on approximately 200,000 company evaluations from more than 65,000 participants across 20 countries, complemented by an analysis of over 320,000 media mentions, providing a comprehensive global view of organizations distinguished by strong reputations, resilience, and lasting stakeholder trust.
"At Cochlear, our recipients and candidates are at the heart of everything we do. This recognition from Newsweek reflects the dedication of every person across our organization who works tirelessly to support people with hearing loss throughout their entire hearing journey," said Dig Howitt, Chief Executive Officer & President, Cochlear.
"It also reflects our longstanding commitment to earning the trust of those we serve through the quality, reliability, and innovation of our hearing solutions. Every day, we work to provide the best possible outcomes and technology that recipients and professionals can rely on for a lifetime of hearing outcomes. This accolade highlights the dedication to our mission to help people hear and be heard."
About Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH)
People have always been Cochlear's inspiration, ever since Professor Graeme Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant after seeing his father struggle with hearing loss. Since 1981, Cochlear has helped more than 800,000 people of all ages in more than 180 countries to hear. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear connects people with life's opportunities, and welcomes them to the world's largest hearing implant community.
Cochlear has a global workforce of more than 5,500 people with a passion for progress, who strive to meet the needs of people living with hearing loss. The company continually innovates to anticipate future needs, investing more than A$3 billion to date in research and development to push the boundaries of technology and help more people hear.
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