Scott Wilkinson Joins Inogen as Vice President of Product Management
Scott Wilkinson has joined Inogen, manufacturer of the
Inogen One, as vice president of Product Management. Wilkinson, highly respected in the home care industry for his extensive product and market knowledge, brings a wealth of experience in operations, manufacturing, research and developmen, and business development.
Wilkinson will be instrumental in spearheading Inogen's expansion and influence beyond its core North American markets.
"His vast experience managing and developing home health care products brings a unique and important perspective to the Inogen executive team," said Kathy Odell, CEO for Inogen. "We are honored to have Scott joining the team at such an exciting time in Inogen's growth."
Prior to joining Inogen, Wilkinson served as group product manager for oxygen therapy at Invacare Corp., where he led the introduction of the HomeFill II Oxygen System. His Fortune 500 industry experience includes product line director at
Johnson & Johnson, where he was responsible for implementing sales and marketing strategies for the orthopedic trauma line. Wilkinson's expertise in product management and research and development also encompasses positions with Kimberly-Clark
Corp. and Plast-O-Meric Inc. He received an MBA from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh and BSChE from the University of Akron.
Wilkinson said he was drawn to Inogen "because of the company's dedication to clinical excellence, its singular focus on oxygen therapy products, and its outstanding management team. Its an opportunity to continue the crusade to improve the lives of oxygen therapy patients with innovative products that will drive the paradigm shift in the HME market."
Odell concluded, "I am very proud of the team we've assembled and their accomplishments to make this company a true force. This is another example of Inogen attracting some of the brightest minds in the industry."
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This article originally appeared in the March 2007 issue of HME Business.