Oticon is the oldest hearing aid manufacturer in the world. Oticon was founded in 1904 by Hans Demant. His son, William Demant, created the Oticon Foundation. The Oticon Foundation is the majority shareholder of Oticon and "The Foundation" is committed through its statutes to support the needs of hearing impaired people.

At Oticon Inc., People First is more than our slogan. People First is the philosophy upon which we build, conduct and maintain relationships with consumers and hearing care professionals. Our People First approach assures you the highest standards of professionalism and business ethics, as well as extraordinary consumer and professional service when you select Oticon. At Oticon Inc., our goal is to help people with hearing loss fulfill their potential while living the life they choose - with the hearing they have. To achieve this goal, we strive to be the leader in high performance hearing solutions.