Invacare Corporation announced changes to its senior management team and Board of Directors to advance its previously announced business transformation initiatives, address supply chain challenges, and strengthen its financial performance. Geoffrey P. Purtill, who had been serving as the company's senior vice president and general manager, EMEA and APAC, was named interim chief executive officer, replacing Matthew E. Monaghan, who has left from his role as chief executive officer, effective August 28, 2022. The board of directors has commenced a search to identify and appoint a permanent CEO.

About Geoffrey P. Purtill: Mr. Purtill served as the Senior Vice President and General Manager, EMEA and APAC since December 2021 and, prior to that, led Invacare's global strategy efforts. Previously, he served for 11 years as Vice President and General Manager of the company's Asia Pacific region. Prior to joining Invacare, he held various sales, category management and supply chain leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson and Nestle.

Mr. Purtill spent 14 years in the Australian Army where he was a Captain in the Intelligence Corps.