Permobil appoints Ana Lopez as COO
By HME News Staff
Updated 12:23 PM CDT, Wed April 8, 2026
LEBANON, Tenn. – Permobil has named Ana Lopez as COO effective April 15 to lead the company’s end-to-end supply chain. “Ana brings an exceptional combination of global operational leadership experience, advanced manufacturing expertise and a strong purpose-driven mindset,” says Chuck Witkowski, CEO of Permobil. “Creating the global COO role is a pivotal step in our transformation, helping us strengthen quality, deliver better products faster and navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain. I am confident Ana will play a key role in helping us accelerate innovation and better serve our customers and end-users worldwide.” Lopez joins Permobil from Unilever, where she most recently served as senior vice president, North America Foods Supply Chain, leading end-to-end supply chain operations supporting more than $6.5 billion in sales. “I’m truly excited to join Permobil and be part of a company with such a strong purpose and values,” says Ana Lopez. “Throughout my career, I’ve been driven by building operations that work better not just for businesses, but for people. Permobil’s mission resonates deeply with me, and I’m looking forward to working closely with teams around the world to strengthen our operations, support innovation, and help deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference in the lives of end-users.”
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