Mats Ullmar is taking over as the new business area manager for BizMakers Science Park. With tons of experience in innovation, business development, and leadership, he's now tasked with growing BizMakers' offering and helping to build a stronger, more future-focused business community in Västernorrland. Mats Ullmar starts on March 1, 2026.
"I am driven by creating tangible benefits for companies, people, and the region's development. Returning to BizMaker feels both inspiring and important," says Mats Ullmar.
Mats has extensive experience in global industry, product development, change management, and regional innovation environments. He currently works atPermobil, where, as Vice President of Power Products, he leads the development of the company's electric wheelchairs on a global level. His experience of working in a regulatory environment, with teams and customers all over the world, gives him a valuable understanding of what it takes to drive innovation in practice.
His research background also makes it natural for him to work at the intersection of academia, business, and public actors, collaborations that are central to driving development and innovation in the region.
Previously, he was business area manager atSSG, responsible for industrial collaboration, standards, and business-driven product development. He was also CEO of the former Åkroken Science Park, where he worked to develop the business that later became part ofBizMaker.
My background in innovation, technology, production, and leadership provides me with a strong toolbox for this role. I am passionate about seeing both companies and people grow.
Want to work closely with companies
In his new role, Mats wants to focus heavily on meeting companies, understanding their needs, and translating that knowledge into relevant initiatives.
It is when we understand the everyday life of companies in depth that we can create real value. BizMaker aims to be a partner that makes it easier to develop, grow, and adapt to a rapidly changing world.
He also emphasizes the importance of working in a more learning-oriented and agile manner.
–Technological advances and new ways of working affect all companies. I want to help us become even better at testing ideas, making decisions faster, and working together in a way that keeps us one step ahead.
"Mats is an important addition to BizMaker. His experience of leading development and change, his understanding of business needs, and his insights from his years in the industry make him unique in this role. He will contribute new perspectives and a clear direction for the future," says Matts Nyman, CEO of BizMaker.
Contact
Mats Ullmar, takes over as business area manager on March 1, 2026
mats.ullmar@bizmaker.se
Until March 1, Mats can be reached via his current contact details at Permobil.
mats.ullmar@permobil.com, +46 (0)70 399 93 68
Matts Nyman, CEO
matts.nyman@bizmaker.se, +46 (0)70 604 00 52
