Leadership Transition at Ascension Lifts, a Group Company of Motum

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Ascension Lifts announces a leadership transition. After 22 years as Managing Director, company founder Paul Flynn will hand over the role to Robert Byrne, currently COO. The change will take effect on November 1, 2025.

Paul will remain with the company as COO, continuing to play an active and important role in developing Ascension Lifts. Under his leadership, the company has achieved strong growth, built long-term relationships with satisfied customers, and established a solid reputation in the market.

Robert’s appointment ensures continuity and a strong foundation for the future. Together with the team, he will continue to build on Ascension Lifts commitment to quality, service, and professionalism.

"This transition combines stability with renewal. Paul’s long experience together with Robert’s leadership provides Ascension Lifts with the right conditions to continue its successful journey" says Fredrik Eliasson, Group CEO of Motum.

For further information contact Vendela Dellner, Marketing & Communications Manager of Motum AB, vendela.dellner@motum.seAbout Motum Group

Motum is the largest independent group in Sweden and Norway within the elevator, escalator, and automatic door industry. Since 2025, we have also been established in Ireland. We specialize in the installation, modernization, and maintenance of elevators and automatic doors.

The Group includes Hisscentralen, Motum Stockholm, Motum Hiss Blekinge, Motum Hiss Skåne, Motum Port, Motum Mitt, Motum Väst, Roslagens Hiss, Uppsala Lyftservice, Motum AS, Alt Heis, Uniheis, and Ascension Lifts.

For more information, please visit www.motum.ie