LEBANON, Tennessee—Permobil, a global provider of assistive mobility solutions, announced the promotion of Katrin Blixt, who has served as the company’s chief information officer (CIO) since 2019. Blixt now joins Permobil’s group management team and reports directly to CEO Chuck Witkowski.
“Katrin has been instrumental in driving our IT strategy over the last decade," said Witkowski. "Her passion and grit have helped us unlock new capabilities across the company, from digital tools that support our customers to modernizing our digital infrastructure. As we now intensify our digital transformation, her leadership will be pivotal as a member of group management to ensure information technology and data is embedded in every strategic decision we make.”
With a background in computer engineering, Blixt has experience in global IT, digital strategy and organizational change. She joined Permobil in 2015 and has held the CIO role for the past six years, leading digital transformations, strengthening cybersecurity and resilience and building an IT foundation that enables business growth. Before Permobil, Blixt spent more than a decade at Ericsson in senior roles within master data, enterprise resource planning programs and global IT leadership.
“I’m excited to bring IT into the heart of our strategic decisions,” said Blixt. “Technology is not just an enabler—it’s a catalyst for innovation. Our focus will be on building smarter, more secure solutions, harnessing AI [artificial intelligence] and empowering teams to collaborate in new ways. This progress will redefine how we deliver value globally—and ultimately create even greater independence and possibilities for our users.”
Based in Stockholm, Blixt will continue to lead Permobil’s global IT strategy and operations.