Hearing industry veteran heads top hearing aid manufacturer
Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc., (SHI) today announced the appointment of Brian Kinnerk as CEO of Siemens Hearing Instruments in the Americas.
Brian Kinnerk brings 19 years of in depth experience and success in the hearing aid industry of North America. Most recently Kinnerk served as President and CEO of Unitron Hearing US in Plymouth, Minnesota. He has served as president of the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) from 2007 through 2008 in Washington, D.C.
Stefan Schaller, CEO of Siemens Audiology worldwide commented, "Kinnerk is a dedicated leader with a proven track record of growth and success. With his expertise, he is the ideal person to increase customer focus and drive Siemens towards becoming a better partner for the hearing care professional."
Commenting on his appointment, Kinnerk said, "Siemens is the leader in the hearing aid business globally;I am thrilled to be heading its business in the Americas. I am eager to grow the company by pushing forth solid strategies, expanding our professional customer base and helping to deliver a holistic approach to hearing health."
About Siemens Healthcare
The Siemens Healthcare Sector is one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry and a trendsetter in medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics, medical information technology and hearing aids.
Siemens offers its customers products and solutions for the entire range of patient care from a single source - from prevention and early detection to diagnosis, and on to treatment and aftercare. By optimizing clinical workflows for the most common diseases, Siemens also makes healthcare faster, better and more cost-effective. Siemens Healthcare employs some 48,000 employees worldwide and operates around the world. In fiscal year 2009 (to September 30), the Sector posted revenue of 11.9 billion euros and profit of around 1.5 billion euros. For further information please visit: www.siemens.com/healthcare or the Siemens web channel on Audiology Online.
