Össur, Reykjavik, Iceland, announced the establishment of Össur Japan, a new entity that will be based in Tokyo and fully operational on January 1, 2021. Össur Japan will be led by Shoko Nireki, who has led the Japanese operations for more than 15 years.
“Our new operation represents an even greater commitment to the Japanese market, enabling us to further expand our direct activities there, including clinical education programs, sales, service, and support, and related marketing activities,” said Jon Sigurdsson, Össur president and CEO.
According to Sigurdsson, Össur will also continue working with Pacific Supply Co., the company’s exclusive prosthetics distributor in Japan, as part of a continuing relationship that was first established in 1999.
