Sandvik Materials Technology appoints new president

Source：International Metalworking News Release Date：2017-12-06 555

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Sandvik has appointed Göran Björkman as new President of business area Sandvik Materials Technology and member of the Sandvik Group Executive Management Team.

He succeeds Petra Einarsson who is leaving the company for an external assignment. The change is effective as of 1 November 2017.

“Göran Björkman has with his extensive experience the right capabilities to lead Sandvik Materials Technology going forward. As we all know, this business area is experiencing a challenging situation. I am convinced that Göran Björkman will add the strategic, business oriented focus that the business area now requires”, says Sandvik’s CEO and President, Björn Rosengren.

Göran Björkman, age 51, has been with the company since 1990 of which almost 20 years at the materials technology operations. Currently he has the position as Vice President Production at Sandvik Coromant and Vice President Production Strategy, Sandvik Machining Solutions.

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