Permobil appoints Claes Ruth CFO
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:35 AM CST, Thu February 12, 2026
LEBANON, Tenn. – Permobil has named Claes Ruth as CFO effective May 4, 2026. He will be based in Stockholm and join Permobil’s Group Management team. “Claes brings a great blend of financial, operational and strategic leadership experience,” says Chuck Witkowski, CEO. “His sharp analytical mindset and collaborative approach make him an excellent fit for our team. With his background, Claes will help accelerate our growth and deliver sustainable financial results so we can deliver even more groundbreaking solutions to the people who rely on us. We’re excited to welcome him.” Claes joins Permobil from Kry, Sweden’s largest digital health care provider and a major physical care provider, where he most recently served as CFO. Prior to joining Kry as director of Primary Care, he held several senior operational and financial positions at Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset, including managing director of Medical Diagnostics. Before Karolinska, he was CFO at IVBAR and head of Business Transformation at Telenor. “I’m truly excited to join Permobil,” says Claes Ruth. “The company’s mission and its innovation‑driven culture resonate strongly with me. I look forward to contributing to the next phase of growth together with the talented people across Permobil.” Claes succeeds Charlotta Nyberg, who has served as CFO for more than four years.
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