EmBe names new CEO
Oct. 9, 2018
Karen Lundquist has been named the new CEO of EmBe.
She previously served as chief communications officer for the Amputee Coalition of America. Before that, she spent 16 years as director of communications for Ottobock North America, a provider of prosthetics and orthotics.
“Karen brings a wealth of strategic experience, extraordinary communication skills and a vision for the continued vitalization of EmBe,” said Amy Bialas, board chair.
“While we had many qualified candidates for this position, it was Karen’s positive energy and vision for EmBe that were critical selection points for her as our next CEO. We were looking for someone to lead EmBe to the next level and Karen will do just that.”
One of Lundquist’s focus points is leveraging the organization’s 100-year anniversary that EmBe will be celebrating in 2021.
“I’m thrilled to be part of this organization,” Lundquist said.
Lundquist got to know the organization as a volunteer, helping with marketing and some of its signature events.
“I got to know the passion and commitment that this organization has,” she said. “I am so excited to be part of that and help transform that as we move forward.”