-Swisslog Healthcare, a top supplier in healthcare technology combining pharmacy and transport automation, has updated its global management structure. As part of the KUKA Group, a leading global supplier of intelligent automation solutions, Swisslog Healthcare continues to expand its global reach and the leadership required to manage it.
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“I’m thrilled that our succession plan of having Swisslog Healthcare led by both Cory and Hans is coming to fruition”
Cory Kwarta has been named CEO Swisslog Healthcare TransLogic. Previously, he served as the North American President for Swisslog Healthcare. Hans Schuler has been promoted to CEO Swisslog Healthcare Medication Management. Previously, he served as the company’s Chief Technology Officer. Both Schuler and Kwarta will report directly to the KUKA Group Board of Directors.
“TransLogic transport automation systems will continue to help thousands of hospitals and healthcare facilities to increase their efficiencies and improve patient care – as they have done more than 100 years,” said Cory Kwarta. “I’m excited for this opportunity to report directly to the KUKA Board of Directors as we maintain our position as an operational technology leader in the medtech market.”
Prior to his appointment as CEO, Kwarta was President of Swisslog Healthcare, North America since 2018. Previously he spent ten years in various leadership positions within Swisslog Healthcare. Kwarta has a bachelor’s degree in systems engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Denver.
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“Having previously directed Technology and Portfolio development initiatives at Swisslog Healthcare, I look forward to now utilizing my expertise in new ways,” said Hans Schuler. “We’ve long earned a reputation as a medication management leader across the globe, and we are excited to introduce and expand our offerings to benefit even more facilities and healthcare groups.”
Prior to his appointment as CEO Schuler served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Swisslog Healthcare since 2017. Before joining the company, Schuler held various management positions leading pick-and-place automation and robotics for the food packaging industry. He holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich and an MBA from INSEAD.
The moves follow the voluntary exit of Global CEO Stephan Sonderegger who after 11 years with the company is leaving to pursue new career interests.
“I’m thrilled that our succession plan of having Swisslog Healthcare led by both Cory and Hans is coming to fruition,” said Stephan Sonderegger. “Knowing that the organization is in great hands going forward made it much easier for me to discuss with the board my desire to pursue other career interests and begin this transition process.”
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