Epiroc appoints Paul Bergström President Digital Solutions division

Epiroc has appointed Paul Bergström President of the Digital Solutions division and member of Group Management, effective not later than June 1, 2023. Epiroc also announces a change in Group Management effective January 1, 2023.

Paul Bergström is since 2017 executive vice president, Global Services at Elekta, a Sweden-based medical equipment company. Previously, he has held several management positions at Ericsson, a Sweden-based telecommunications company. He is a Swedish citizen, born 1974, and holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden.

Ashleigh Braddock will continue as acting division president until Paul Bergström joins Epiroc after which she will return to her role as vice president Sales and Operations.

“I am pleased to welcome Paul to Epiroc,” says Helena Hedblom, Epiroc’s President and CEO. “We are expanding our digital offering organically and through acquisitions and Paul has the right background and experience to successfully lead and grow our Digital Solutions division”.

Effective January 1, 2023, Mattias Olsson, senior vice president Corporate Communications, will take up a new role as vice president M&A and Integration in the Group and will not be a member of Group Management. Mattias’ areas of responsibility will be assumed by Håkan Folin, chief financial officer, and Nadim Penser, senior vice president People & Leadership.

“Mattias has been instrumental in the successful creation of Epiroc,” says Hedblom. “He has contributed significantly to building Epiroc’s brand, communication, sustainability, and investor relations, and I wish him success in his new role.”