SANDVIK has announced the appointment of Helen Blomqvist as president of the Machining business area and new member of the group executive management, effective from the start of 2027.
Helen, who is currently president of Sandvik Coromant, succeeds Nadine Crauwels, who is leaving the business. She joined Sandvik Coromant in 2003 and has a strong R&D and technology background.
Helen has been president of Sandvik Coromant since 2020, and her previous roles at the division include VP product management and R&D, as well as president of sales area north Europe.
Stefan Widing, president and CEO of Sandvik, said, “Helen Blomqvist is an experienced leader with a strong track record and proven leadership skills from her previous roles within Sandvik Coromant. With her deep manufacturing industry expertise and extensive knowledge of Sandvik, I am confident that she will be an excellent president of business area Machining.”
