● The former CEO of CMR Surgical joins Rob Surgical with the aim of contributing to and driving forward the company’s ambitious growth plan once European certification is achieved by the second semester of 2024.
● Per Vegard’s experience will be fundamental in the commercialisation stage of its open platform Bitrack System, which is successfully performing surgery on patients at the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.
Rob Surgical today announced the appointment of Per Vegard Nerseth to its Board of Directors. Per Vegard will work side by side with CEO, Jaume Amat, as the company’s lead operating director. The company has been carrying out successful performances at the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona and is expected to receive European certification to commercialise its open platform Bitrack System by the second semester of 2024.
Mr. Nerseth’s extensive career includes multiple global roles at ABB, including 10 years as their Global Head of ABB Robotics as well as CEO of CMR Surgical where he was leading the commercialisation and strong growth in a number of markets around the world.
He is a Senior Management Executive with a 30 years track record of significant growth and profitability improvement, following major turnarounds, fundamental change of management and market positioning. Possess a truly global business experience and acumen, including deep China and Asia understanding and network. Strong and exhaustive P&L experience including short- and long-term strategy development, developing high performing global teams, entering new business areas like digital and Artificial Intelligence, new high-tech product development programs and multiple acquisitions.
With extensive experience and proven track record in the field of surgical robotics and robotics in general, Mr. Nerseth brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic insights that will undoubtedly propel Rob Surgical toward even greater success in the burgeoning field of robotic assisted surgery (RAS).
“It is an honour to contribute to a project with such a necessary and universal purpose. I look forward to working with the entire team to take the company to the next level. Rob Surgical’s talent, energy, dedication and ambition are the foundation of its success.” says Per Vegard.
“At Rob Surgical, we are committed to advancing the frontiers of medical technology and enhancing patient outcomes. With Per on board, we are confident in our ability to continue driving innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions to the global healthcare community. We are happy to welcome Per Vegard Nerseth to the Rob Surgical family ” says Jaume Amat, CEO.
