Former Invacare exec moves to munevo to boost push into US market
By HME News Staff
Updated 12:21 PM CDT, Thu April 2, 2026
LEANDER, Texas – munevo, which makes smart-glass-based alternative drive controls for power wheelchairs, has appointed Geoff Purtill as an independent strategic advisor. The company says with decades of executive leadership in complex rehab technology (CRT), including most recently as president and CEO of Invacare Holdings, Purtill brings a wealth of global commercial expertise as the company enters its next phase of rapid international growth. “As we scale our operations globally and push heavily into the U.S. market, having access to Geoff’s global playbook and his deep industry network is a game-changer for us,” said Claudiu Hidas. CEO. “His experience will help us align our clinical excellence with enterprise-level distribution, ensuring that more individuals with severe mobility impairments gain access to our technology.” In this role, Purtill will support munevo’s executive team in deepening strategic partnerships with major global wheelchair manufacturers and expanding its footprint within the industry. Purtill’s appointment is effective immediately. "I have watched munevo’s innovative approach to alternative drive controls with great interest,” said Purtill. “The munevo DRIVE system offers a level of dignity and independence that is truly disruptive to the traditional CRT market. I am thrilled to support Claudiu and the team in scaling this technology globally and ensuring it reaches the clinicians and end-users who need it most.”
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