Babacan Appointed to Lead Sunrise Medical

FRESNO, Calif. (August 27, 2018)—Sunrise Medical’s board of directors has appointed Thomas Babacan as the company’s new president and CEO. Babacan has a solid background in global, innovation-driven businesses.

Prior to coming to Sunrise Medical, Babacan was the CEO of AHT Cooling Systems, a producer of commercial refrigeration and freezing systems. Before, he was appointed CEO at the water solutions manufacturer VAG-Group. Babacan also held several leadership positions, including CEO of Leybold Vacuum, CEO of Oerlikon Textile and COO for OC Oerlikon, a stock listed manufacturing technology company.

“In Thomas Babacan, Sunrise Medical has found a president and CEO who in his previous positions has demonstrated strong leadership and strategic skills. Thomas, with his global sales and operations experience, is well suited to lead Sunrise Medical on its ambitious growth journey,” said Johan Ek, chairman of Sunrise Medical.

Babacan will start as president and CEO on November 1, 2018.

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