Universal Robots
New president at robotics provider
Teradyne has appointed Kim Povlsen as the new President of Universal Robots. Povlsen will assume the role on March 1, 2021.
The new President of Universal Robots (UR), Kim Povlsen, is a native Dane who, according to Teradyne, brings global leadership skills coupled with a high-tech and commercial perspective. Povlsen will lead Universal Robots' next phase of growth and innovation. With this appointment, Teradyne acknowledges the robotics company's Danish roots while supporting the expansion and development of the local robotics community.
"I am pleased to introduce Kim Povlsen as the new President of Universal Robots," said Greg Smith, President of Teradyne 's Industrial Automation Group and Acting President of Universal Robots. "Under his leadership, we can accelerate growth in new applications and market volume for cobots."
Kim Povlsen has held various senior business and technology leadership positions at Schneider Electric. Most recently, as Vice President Strategy & Technology, he was responsible for technology strategy and execution within this global organization.
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