Summary:
Charlie Covert joins Etac as president of Mobility North America, succeeding Doug Munsey, who transitions to a senior advisor role after playing a pivotal role in Ki Mobility’s growth.
Key Takeaways:
- Leadership Transition: Doug Munsey steps into a senior advisory role after co-founding Ki Mobility and driving its evolution into a leading rehab provider in North America.
- New Leadership: Charlie Covert brings over 20 years of medtech experience, including leadership at Medtronic, to Etac’s Mobility North America division.
- Strategic Growth Focus: Both leaders emphasize Etac’s commitment to innovation, customer focus, and strengthening its position as a preferred partner in the rehabilitation sector.
Charlie Covert joins Etac with over 20 years of experience in the medtech sector. Most recently, he served as General Manager for Pain Interventions at Medtronic where he guided the business to its global, market-leading position. Covert’s career has included various leadership roles in commercial, strategy, and product development domains where he has helped shape medical innovation focused on restoring and extending patient lives.
Doug Munsey, co-founder of Ki Mobility, transitioned from president of Mobility North America into a partial retirement and senior advisor role starting January 1st. In this new role, Doug will support Etac and the chairman of the board with shaping the right strategy for Etac’s continued growth journey.
Further Reading: Etac Completes Acquisition of Ki Mobility
Pär Åström, group CEO of Etac, commented: “I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to Doug Munsey, co-founder of Ki Mobility, for exceptional leadership. Doug’s vision and commitment have been instrumental in building the strong foundation we stand on today and I look forward to continuing to work with Doug as senior advisor to Etac and to our chairman of the board. At the same time, I am excited to welcome Charlie Covert to join us as the new president of Mobility North America. Charlie brings a wealth of experience that will undoubtedly contribute to our continued success and growth.”
“Ki Mobility has evolved from a start-up into a market leader, achieving remarkable milestones and setting new industry standards,” says Munsey. “Together with Etac’s other mobility brands, Mobility North America is now one of the leading complex manual rehab providers in North America. Although we have grown significantly over the years, our strong customer focus remains, and I am confident that Charlie’s extensive experience will support our ambition to always be the preferred partner.”
“I am highly impressed by the progress Doug and the team have made with Ki Mobility and Mobility North America,” adds Covert. “With a deep passion for medtech, I look forward to supporting our ambition of being the top choice for users, families, and healthcare professionals, and continuing Mobility North America’s growth journey.”
About Etac
Aiming to improve quality of life for the individual, family members, and caregivers, Etac is a developer and provider of innovative assistive devices and patient handling equipment used in home care, long-term care, and acute care. Etac has around 1,500 employees. Etac’s portfolio includes among others manual wheelchairs, power assists, pressure care solutions, patient handling equipment, bathroom aids, as well as a specialized range of assistive devices for children and adolescents. Mobility North America is one of Etac’s business units and represents the mobility brands Ki, Axiom, Convaid, R82, Star, and Klaxon on the North American market. Etac’s head office is located in Sweden with manufacturing and R&D units in Europe and North America.
Featured Image: Charlie Covert, new president of Mobility North America, an Etac brand. Photo: Etac
