Sandvik appoints new Head of Group Communications and Sustainability

STOCKHOLM, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandvik has appointed Björn Roodzant as Executive Vice President and Head of Group Communications and Sustainability, effective May 1, 2023. Björn Roodzant, born in 1969, will also be a member of the Sandvik Group Executive Management. He is currently Vice President Group Communication and Brand at Sandvik Group.

"Björn Roodzant has strong leadership skills, a broad expertise in global communications and marketing, and an extensive knowledge of Sandvik. I am confident that he is very well suited to further develop our communications organization and that he will be a strong addition to the Group Executive Management," says Stefan Widing, President and CEO of Sandvik.

Before his current role, Björn Roodzant was Vice President Marketing and Communications at Sandvik Coromant, a division within Sandvik, heading up the global marketing and communications management team. He joined Sandvik Coromant in 2004, and was based in the United States for 6 years between 2007-2013. Björn Roodzant replaces Jessica Alm, who as previously announced is leaving Sandvik for a similar position at Essity.

Stockholm, April 21, 2023

Sandvik AB

For further information, contact:

Louise Tjeder,
VP Investor relations,
phone: +46 (0) 70782 6374

Johannes Hellström,
Press and Media Relations Manager,
phone: +46 (0) 70721 1008

The following files are available for download:

SOURCE Sandvik

WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM?

440k+
Newsrooms &
Influencers

9k+
Digital Media
Outlets

270k+
Journalists
Opted In

GET STARTED