ProGlove has a new Chief Product Officer (CPO). Pierre Mikaelsson will oversee product creation effective immediately. He follows after Ilhan Kolko, who left the wearable tech pioneer late in 2023.
Pierre Mikaelsson joined ProGlove after serving as Executive Vice President and Head of R&D at Nilfisk, a global provider of professional cleaning equipment. Before his tenure at Nilfisk, Mikaelsson was the CTO of Kuka in China. He began his career at ABB. Pierre Mikaelsson previously served as ABB Robotics Global Technology Manager (CTO), overseeing global technology and R&D efforts in the robotics business unit. With over 25 years of product creation experience, including over 15 years in leadership roles, he has worked in five countries: Sweden, China, Germany, the USA, and Denmark. Mikaelsson earned a Master of Science degree from Chalmers University of Technology.
Pierre Mikaelsson: Leading the Way in Driving Innovation
“I am impressed with the beauty of simplicity in ProGlove’s solution. Their usability is second to none and extremely beneficial to users,” said Pierre Mikaelsson, CPO at ProGlove. “I look forward to emphasizing the data value proposition and designing the next generation of wearable scanner solutions by leveraging their unique connectivity.”
“Pierre not only has the technological and engineering skill set we were looking for but also brings the leadership experience we need to manage our internationally diverse team,” said Stefan Lampa, CEO of ProGlove. “This will be critical for driving innovation, meeting the needs of our global customers, and addressing the challenges of our complex industry.”
