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
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