Savaria Corporation announces new leadership appointment for Handicare and Garaventa Lift
Global accessibility leader Savaria Corporation has announced that Clare Brophy has been appointed as President of its accessibility division overseeing operations for stairlift manufacturer Handicare and platform and vertical lift manufacturer Garaventa Lift in Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and Far East.
In this newly created role, UK-based Clare will be responsible for Handicare and Garaventa Lift as Savaria Corporation looks to regroup its leadership in Europe.
With over 23 years of industry experience, Clare most recently held the position of Handicare and Garaventa Lift EVP Commercial EURoW; responsible for the commercial excellence programme, sales and marketing, customer experience, product management and the recruitment and retention of top tier talent.
She joined Handicare in 2009 following its acquisition of the stairlift business she had co-founded, becoming UK managing director in 2017 and a member of the senior management team in 2018.
Clare Brophy said: “In the last couple of years, I have had the privilege to work with some of the most talented and brightest people in our business and our industry. I am excited and thrilled to be leading the EURoW business into the next phase of growth.”
Savaria Corporation acquired Handicare in 2021 and Garaventa Lift in 2018. It is a global leader in the accessibility industry, providing equipment, such as stairlifts for straight and curved stairs, vertical and inclined wheelchair lifts and elevators for home and commercial use.
It also manufactures and markets a comprehensive selection of pressure management products for the medical market, medical beds for the long-term care market, as well as an extensive line of medical equipment and solutions for the safe handling of patients, including ceiling lifts and slings.
