STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin—Ki Mobility, a medical equipment manufacturer, announced Charlie Covert as the new president of mobility North America. Covert will work under both Ki Mobility and its corporate brand, Etac.
"I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to Doug Munsey, co-founder of Ki Mobility and current president of Mobility North America, for exceptional leadership,” said Par Astrom, group CEO of Etac. “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."
Covert joins the company with more than 20 years of experience in the medical technology industry. He previously served as the general manager for pain interventions at Medtronic, a medical device manufacturer.
Doug Munsey, former president of Mobility North America, will transition into partial retirement and a senior advisory role. In this new role, the company said Munsey intends to support Etac and the chairman of the board in shaping the company’s growth strategy.
E“Having been part of the selection process, I am certain that Charlie's extensive experience will support our ambition of always being your preferred partner,” Munsey said.