KISTA, Sweden—Permobil, a provider of advanced assistive mobility, announced the appointment of Claes Ruth as chief financial officer (CFO), effective May 4, 2026. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, he will join Permobil’s group management team.
“Claes brings a great blend of financial, operational and strategic leadership experience,” said Chuck Witkowski, CEO of Permobil. “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.”
Ruth 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,” said 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.”
Ruth succeeds Charlotta Nyberg, who has served as CFO for more than four years. Permobil extends its sincere thanks to Nyberg for her strong leadership, dedication and significant contributions during a period of growth and transformation.