Sandvik appoints Johanna Kreft as new General Counsel
Sandvik (SDVKY) has appointed Johanna Kreft as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective October 13, 2025.
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Sandvik (SDVKY) has appointed Johanna Kreft as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective October 13, 2025. Kreft, currently serving in an equivalent position at Alleima, will join Sandvik's Group Executive Management.
Born in 1976, Kreft brings over 15 years of experience within Sandvik, including her role as Business Area General Counsel for Sandvik Materials Technology (SMT) before its spinoff as Alleima in 2022. She previously served as Chief Legal Counsel for SMT and Legal Counsel for Sandvik AB.
Kreft will replace Åsa Thunman, who is departing Sandvik to take a similar position at Skanska, the Swedish project development and construction group.
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- Appointment of experienced internal candidate with 15+ years of company knowledge
- Seamless transition with background in similar role at Alleima
- Direct experience with Sandvik's operations through various legal positions
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"Johanna Kreft brings proven leadership skills, experience from developing a legal organization in a listed company, and extensive knowledge of Sandvik. I am confident that she is a great fit for the role and will be a strong addition to the Group Executive Management," says Stefan Widing, President and CEO of Sandvik.
Johanna Kreft, born in 1976, has a long background from within Sandvik spanning over 15 years. Before the spinoff of Sandvik Materials Technology (SMT) as Alleima from Sandvik in 2022, she was Business Area General Counsel for SMT. Her previous roles also include Chief Legal Counsel for SMT as well as Legal Counsel for Sandvik AB. She replaces Åsa Thunman, who as previously announced is leaving Sandvik for a similar position at the Swedish project development and construction group Skanska.
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