Tunberg to drive next generation of solutions at Permobil
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:21 AM CDT, Wed October 20, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Permobil has appointed Catharina Tunberg to lead its global research and development efforts. As executive vice president of research and development, her mission will be to drive the next generation of advanced assistive solutions by coupling design, engineering, digitalization and clinical evidence. This encompasses hardware, software and services within power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, seating solutions and power assist devices. “Bringing innovative solutions to the market, or moreover to the people who use our products, is part of Permobil’s DNA,” said Bengt Thorsson, Permobil CEO. “Catharina’s broad knowledge of cloud-based solutions, hardware technology, product development and product quality fits perfectly into that and will take us to the next phase on our journey.” Tunberg joins Permobil following a long career at ASSA ABLOY and Ericsson, where she has held various senior management positions within R&D, sales, marketing, and business and strategy development. Most recently, she was the chief technology officer for the Global Solutions Division at ASSA ABLOY. Tunberg replaces Catharina Modahl-Nilsson.
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