To thrive in an ever-changing market, a company needs to innovate, stay flexible and always keep its customers in focus, says Rick Askin, President, Sandvik US.
The key focus of Sandvik's Capital Markets Day, which was held in the US on Monday, November 17, was to provide an update on the company's strategic actions to achieve higher returns, reduced earnings volatility and greater exposure to attractive growth areas.
Jim Nixon has been appointed as President of Sandvik Venture and member of Sandvik's Group Executive Management. He succeeds Tomas Nordahl, who will leave Sandvik for a position outside the Group.
The mining industry is in a restraint mode right now. But from a longterm perspective, the demand for metals will undoubtedly resume, says recently appointed Sandvik Mining President Scot Smith.
Åsa Thunman, as of October 1 the new Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Sandvik, has a wealth of experience from companies such as Elekta and Securitas.