Merits USA — manufacturer of consumer and complex power wheelchairs, as well as scooters and stairlifts — will have a new company president starting Jan. 1, 2025.

In a Nov. 19 press release, Merits said current vice president Andrew Maskery will succeed Mike Laiman, who has been the company’s president since January 2021.

Laiman will remain within the Merits Group, the announcement added. Merits declined to provide additional details at this time.

“On behalf of Merits Health Products, we are delighted to appoint Andrew Maskery as president of Merits USA,” said Jonathan Cheng, president of Merits Health Products Group, in the announcement. “Andrew has been an invaluable member of the Merits team for the past four years as vice president, playing a key role in driving the company’s growth and success. We are confident that his leadership will build upon the solid foundation established by Mike Laiman and propel Merits USA to even greater achievements.”

Before joining Merits, Maskery participated in the launch and subsequent growth of two successful medical startups. He has more than 18 years of experience in aerospace and manufacturing.

“I am honored to assume this new role and excited to work with the talented team at Merits USA,” Maskery said. “Together, we will continue to enhance the quality of life for our customers and take Merits to new heights of success.”

Merits USA, with headquarters in Fort Myers, Florida, is a division of Merits Health Products, Taiwan. Newer additions to the Merits USA/Avid Rehab lineup of Complex Rehab Technology power chairs include the AXCEL and the AXCEL Narrow, both of which can be coded as K0856 (Group 3 standard, single power option) or K0861 (Group 3 standard multiple power option).