MMS core team

Paul Ackermann

CEO & Chairman of the Board Orthopaedic Surgeon, Full Professor

Leading MMS is CEO and Chairman of the Board, Professor Paul W. Ackermann, MD, PhD. A full professor at Karolinska Institutet and an orthopaedic surgeon at Karolinska University Hospital, Professor Ackermann is a key opinion leader in blood clotting, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation.

Houtan Houshangi

CFO & Member of the Board
MSc Industrial Engineering & Management

Chief Financial Officer at MMS, seasoned in shaping strategy, capital structures, and commercial operations for rapidly growing technology ventures. Senior executive at Sandvik Coromant, Lanopro, OceanSaver, and Think Global, he brings cross-industry expertise in scaling med-tech breakthroughs.

Johanna Flodin

CMO
M.D., PhD

Medical doctor at Danderyd hospital responsible for both basic and clinical research on how to optimize Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation treatment for optimal comfort, effect and compliance.

Robin Juthberg

CTO & Member of the Board
M.D. , PhD

A Scientist at Karolinska Institutet responsible for generating new innovative concepts and integrating researched technical solutions into new prototypes and future products lines.

Aleksandras Gaudiesius

CCO
MMSc

Brings industry and startup experience spanning R&D, commercialization, and fundraising. At MMS, oversees business development and financing, building partnerships and securing resources for the company’s expansion.

Liv-Nilsson- Forsström

Clinical Research Team Member
Medical Student

Currently studying medicine at Karolinska Institutet. Liv combines her medical training with hands-on research experience at Karolinska University Hospital, supporting clinical studies focused on patient recovery and mobility. With a background in healthcare, physiology, and visual communication, she contributes to developing evidence-based educational materials and patient-centered approaches in clinical research and rehabilitation.

Katherine-Milagros Fernandez -Cosser

Graphics Design
M.D., AI for Health MSc student

Medical doctor currently pursuing a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence for Health at Stockholm University. Skilled in population data analysis, medical auditing, and research. Collaborating on academic and clinical projects involving neuromuscular stimulation, AI-based  tools, and healthcare innovation.

Johan Weigelt

Advisor, Business Management
MBA, PhD

Advisor at MMS, PhD and MBA with two decades of leadership across academia, industry, and innovation. Currently CEO of Karolinska Institutet Holding and KI Innovations, Johan bridges research and commercialization, guiding health tech ventures from concept to market. Former Executive Vice President at the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, he brings strategic, scientific, and entrepreneurial expertise to MMS.

David Brown

Development Manager
MSc Mechanical engineering

Mechanical engineer with 30 years of experience leading product development from concept to mass production across med-tech, automotive, and energy sectors. Former Head of Technology at Luzmon Medical and CTO at Keep-it Technologies, David combines deep technical expertise with a hands-on, results-driven approach to design, certification, and industrialization of advanced systems.

Lou Langhammer 

Business Development Intern
BSc Biomedicine student

As part of MMS’s business planning, Lou conducts market research, analyzes regulatory and reimbursement pathways, and contributes to strategic positioning. She also identifies, reaches out to, and cultivates new partnerships to accelerate adoption and market access.

Fredrik Magnusson

Design director & Member of the Board
MFA Industrial Design

CEO of Roderinno AB with over 25 years of experience in innovation and industrial design. Former Global Director of Brand Design at Ericsson and Fiskars, and founder of Propeller Design—one of Sweden’s leading design consultancies. Fredrik brings world-class expertise in product innovation, user experience, and design strategy, guiding MMS from concept to globally scalable solutions.

Maria Sandquist

Regulatory and Quality Affairs Consultant BSc Public Health, Pharmacology & Epidemiology

As a regulatory and quality affairs consultant Maria brings over 20 years of experience in clinical development, regulatory strategy, and quality systems for medical devices and pharmaceuticals to MMS. As a former Chief Operating Officer at AlgoDx and Head of Medical Compliance at Roche AB, she has led MDR and FDA submissions, clinical trial operations, and QMS implementations across Europe, the US, and China. At MMS, she advises on regulatory pathways, clinical strategy, and compliance for international market access.

Alexandra Handayani

Biomedical Engineer MSc Biomedical/ Medical Engineering

As Master student in Medical Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology specializing in electronics, biomechanics, and AI-driven biomedical systems. Alexandra analyzes user and device data to support machine learning–based personalization and system optimization. With experience in NMES algorithm development, signal processing, and embedded systems, she bridges biomedical research and intelligent product design.

Susanna Aufwerber

Clinical Trial Manager
PhD

Physiotherapist and Researcher at Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institutet, specialized in orthopaedics and rehabilitation after Achilles tendon rupture. Her research focuses on tendon healing, early functional mobilization, and long-term outcomes following injury and surgery. With over a decade of clinical experience and multiple peer-reviewed publications, she bridges clinical physiotherapy with academic innovation to improve recovery and prevent complications such as deep venous thrombosis.

Scientific Advisors

  • Saul Rodriguez

    PhD, Assoc. Professor KTH

    Key Opinion Leader in Microchip Development

  • Nicola Maffiuletti

    Associate Professor, Director at the Human Performance Lab, Schulthess Clinic

    Key Opinion Leader in Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

  • Nils-Krister Persson

    Assoc. Professor Borås

    Key Opinion Leader in Smart Textiles

  • Li Guo

    Assoc. Professor and Senior Lecturer Borås

  • Johanna Lanner

    Associate Professor, Molecular Muscle Physiology Group leader, Karolinska Institutet

  • Carl-Johan Sundberg

    Former Chairman of Venture Cup, Investment Director of the Karolinska Investment Fund, Professor & Molecular Group Leader, Karolinska Institutet

Industry Advisors

  • TORD LENDAU

    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

    Senior Business Consultant, former Chairman of the board at around 20 MedTech companies, eg. Scibase.

  • CHRISTOPHER HARTLAND

    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES

    Patent Attorney: Electronics and Software, Senior Associate at Potter Clarkson

  • SEGUNDO ALIAGA

    FINANCE & STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

    Corporative Managing Director & Board Member at GREMCOR, former VOLVO group Board Member