Owlet Inc., developer and manufacturer of smart infant monitoring devices, has announced the return of Kurt Workman to the company as president and CEO.
He replaces Jonathan Harris, who resigned. Workman, current executive chair of the board, co-founder and former CEO, will no longer be executive chair, but will remain on the board, the company said.
“I’m incredibly excited to have Kurt back in the CEO role,” said Lior Susan, Owlet’s chairman of the board. “His strategic vision for the future of Owlet and his demonstrated ability to effectively execute on that vision make him uniquely qualified for the CEO role as we enter this next chapter of the business. The board and I welcome his energy and commitment to leading the Owlet team as we solidify our leadership position as partners to the next generation of families, globally.”
Owlet did not specify a reason for Harris’ resignation, but Harris, in a LinkedIn post, said the resignation “wasn’t a sudden decision” but came from conversations with the board, sharing a view that it was “the right moment to bring in new leadership.”
“My return as CEO is a commitment to the mission I started in a garage 12 years ago,” said Workman. “Owlet is the category leader in pediatric health monitoring with an unparalleled data set, yet there is still an immense opportunity to increase our market penetration, accelerate adoption and improve the health and wellness of infants worldwide. I am stepping back in to deliver on this vision. My goal is to make Owlet the standard for at-home pediatric health, and I’m ready to get back to work with this incredible team, our amazing partners and the parents around the world that put their faith and trust in the Owlet brand.”