Bufab Group announces new president and CEO 08 March 2022

The board of directors of Bufab AB has appointed Erik Lundén as the new president and CEO of Bufab. Erik, currently division manager for parts & services at Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions, in the Netherlands, will assume his role on 15th August 2022.

Bengt Liljedahl, chairman of the board of Bufab AB, commented: “It is with great pleasure Bufab’s board of directors present Erik Lundén as the new president and CEO for Bufab. Erik’s solid experience from senior positions, primarily within Sandvik in combination with his personal qualities and proven leadership skills, as well as his business acumen when it comes to creating growth, is well suited to Bufab’s future needs. We look forward to developing the Group together with Erik.”

Erik was born in 1981 and holds a Master’s degree from the School of Business in Stockholm. During his eight years at Sandvik he has held several senior positions internationally and before Sandvik Erik worked for several years as a management consultant at Lagerkvist & Partners in Stockholm.

“I feel very honoured and happy to have the trust as president and CEO of Bufab. Bufab is an interesting and fine company with great potential. I have followed Bufab’s strong development since the IPO in 2014 and look forward to further developing Bufab together with group management and all employees in the future,” says Erik Lundén.

Until Erik Lundén takes office on 15th August 2022, Johan Lindqvist will continue in the role of acting president and CEO and then assume the role of vice-president and deputy CEO. 

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