Chuck Witkowski
Chuck Witkowski, president of Permobil Americas, has been named the new CEO of Permobil effective July 1.
Permobil’s board of directors chose Witkowski to succeed Bengt Thorsson, who has been CEO for the last seven years.
Witkowski, the manufacturer said in a May 20 announcement, “has been leading Permobil’s operations and expansion in North America since 2019. This region is the company’s largest market, contributing over 65% of total revenue.”
Witkowski, who will become Permobil’s first non-Swedish CEO, has also been serving as chairman of the Permobil Foundation, the company’s charitable organization.
“Under Chuck’s leadership, we have seen tremendous growth in North America, and I am confident that his energy and focus on innovation make him the right person to further develop Permobil,” said Martin Lundstedt, chairman of the board. “At the same time, the board and I would like to extend our gratitude to Bengt Thorsson for his outstanding contributions during his tenure as CEO. Under his leadership, the company has substantially enhanced its profitability by driving growth and improving efficiency, while also broadening its range of products and services.”
“I am honored by the board’s confidence, and I approach the role of leading Permobil with humility and enthusiasm,” Witkowski said. “Permobil stands as a shining example of Swedish innovation and industrial excellence, having enabled independence for millions of people around the world through technology. Our future is extremely bright, but to realize it we must remain focused, continue to transform and accelerate our pace of innovation.”
After July 1, Thorsson will become an advisor within Patricia Industries, which is responsible for the wholly owned subsidiaries of Investor AB, Permobil’s owner.
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