Oliver Jakobi

Oliver Jakobi assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ottobock in mid-December 2022. In this position, Jakobi focuses on the company’s growth strategy. Sales, Legal & Compliance, Communications and Public Affairs report directly to him. Previously, in addition to his role as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) he served as interim CEO since May 2022.

The position of Chief Sales Officer (CSO), Jakobi has held since January 2020. In this role, he takes care of the global business and leads the regions and markets. This also includes the 400 patient care facilities worldwide.

Jakobi has been with the company for over 30 years. The internationally experienced sales manager was born in Northeim, Germany and completed an apprenticeship as an industrial clerk at Ottobock. He earned his Executive Master of Business Administration at the ZfU in Thalwil, Switzerland. Most recently, as Regional President, he was successfully responsible for and further developed the EEMEA region.