AWA appoints new CEO

IP firm AWA’s board of directors has hired a new CEO, who will assume the role on March 1, 2020.

The board said Thor Mosaker, who currently holds the position of CEO of a private AI and smart energy-focused research company, Smart Innovation Norway, has “a proven track record of driving change, and of delivering growth and profitability”.

Prior to his current role, Mosaker was the regional director of Norway, Germany and the UK at Zacco.

Mosaker replaces Magnus Hallin, who has held the position since 2007. He said he is looking forward to extend the global reach of the firm: “Given the AWA Group’s strong client base and foothold in Europe and Asia, AWA has the ability to continue evolving as a role model for the global IP industry.

Combining this with AWA’s recent expanded presence in Europe through Pronovem and extended digital IP services through Dotkeeper, AWA brings immense benefits to all of its clients, partners, employees and shareholders around the world,” Mosaker said, referring to AWA’s acquisition of five of Pronovem’s offices in June.

Nina Linander, chair of the board of directors, welcomed the appointment, adding that Mosaker’s “strong client focus” will resonate well with AWA’s global client base.

“Thor possesses the qualities to lead the AWA Group and has solid experience within the IP industry as both a client and as a service provider, giving him the unique perspective to fully understand, grow and lead all parts of AWA’s business,” Linander added.

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