Oliver Jakobi

Oliver Jakobi is the CEO of Ottobock, a global health-tech company specializing in prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons.12 He was appointed to this position in December 2022 after serving as the interim CEO since May 2022.23

Career at Ottobock

Jakobi has a long history with Ottobock, having worked at the company for over three decades.12 This extensive experience has made him a highly knowledgeable industry expert who understands the company's products, customers, and markets intimately.12

Prior to becoming CEO, Jakobi held the position of Chief Sales Officer (CSO) at Ottobock.2 In this role, he was responsible for:

• Global operations
• Leading the company's regions and markets
• Overseeing more than 390 patient care facilities worldwide

Leadership Focus

As CEO, Jakobi's primary focus areas include:

1. Executing Ottobock's growth strategy
2. Expanding the company's leading market position
3. Transforming Ottobock into a holistic care provider
4. Concentrating more consistently on users' needs

The sales, legal and compliance, communications, and public affairs departments report directly to Jakobi in his role as CEO.23

Recognition

Jakobi's appointment as permanent CEO came after successfully navigating Ottobock through various challenges, including macroeconomic issues, the ongoing energy crisis, and geopolitical uncertainties.2 His leadership during this volatile period demonstrated his capability to guide the company into its next phase of development.

Oliver Jakobi's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username oliver-jakobi-4099296.4