We are looking for an exceptional business leader to join us as President of business area Machining at Sandvik. As President, you lead one of the world's most respected industrial businesses and play a pivotal role in delivering Sandvik's Advancing to 2030 strategy through growth, innovation, digitalization and operational excellence.
Business area Machining is the global leading manufacturer of tools and tooling systems for advanced industrial metal cutting, as well as metal powder. In 2025, sales were approximately SEK 44 billion with about 18,700 employees. Our portfolio includes market leading brands like Sandvik Coromant, Seco, Walter and Dormer Pramet. Together, these businesses combine industry-leading technology, deep application expertise and strong customer partnerships to help manufacturers improve productivity, efficiency and sustainability.
About the job
With overall responsibility for the business, you set the direction and lead the execution of business area Machining's strategy and performance agenda. Machining consists of a portfolio of leading divisions and businesses, each with its own market position, strategy and profit and loss responsibility. A key part of your role is to foster and strengthen Sandvik's decentralized model, empowering division presidents and leadership teams to drive performance, innovation and customer success while ensuring alignment with the overall strategic direction of business area Machining and Sandvik Group.
You are accountable for sustainable growth, profitability, innovation and customer success across the portfolio. Through strong leadership, disciplined execution and active portfolio management, you identify new growth opportunities, strengthen market positions and ensure that business area Machining remains at the forefront of manufacturing transformation.
As a member of Sandvik Group Executive Management, you work closely with colleagues across the Group to ensure long-term value creation for customers, shareholders and society. You report to the President and CEO of Sandvik Group.
Job responsibilities
Drive profitable growth and strengthen market leadership across the portfolio.
Accelerate digitalization, AI adoption and innovation initiatives.
Develop and support strong division leadership teams with accountability for strategy execution and business performance.
Foster an entrepreneurial and decentralized culture where decisions are made close to customers and markets.
Deliver operational excellence and cost competitiveness while advancing sustainability and responsible business practices.
Identify and execute acquisitions and other opportunities that support long-term growth and value creation.
Location
The position is based in Stockholm. International travel is an integral part of the position.
Your profile
You are a proven global business leader with a strong track record of delivering growth, transformation and financial performance in complex international environments. You combine strategic thinking with operational excellence and are comfortable leading through change in a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by technology, automation, AI and sustainability.
You bring:
Extensive senior leadership experience with full P&L responsibility.
Success in driving business growth, transformation and strategy execution.
Experience from industrial, manufacturing and/or technology-intensive businesses.
Strong commercial acumen and customer orientation, combined with a strong understanding of advanced technologies.
Experience leading large, global and decentralized organizations through empowered leadership teams.
Strong ability to set the strategic direction and inspire, develop and lead high-performing leaders and teams.
Strong ability to simplify complexity.
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
It’s also meriting if you have prior experience engaging with boards of directors, investors, media and other external stakeholders.
Your leadership
You’re an authentic and inspiring leader who creates clarity, accountability and engagement. You believe that the best results are achieved through empowered teams, strong local ownership and clear accountability. You lead in accordance with Sandvik's core values of Winning Together, Curiosity, Responsibility and Customer Focus, building a culture where people, innovation and business performance thrive, along with maintaining the highest standards in safety, sustainability and business ethics.
Our culture
At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. We invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.
Application & Contact information
In this recruitment, Sandvik Group is cooperating with Alumni Global. Please use the application link provided to send us your application (CV only required). Apply as soon as possible and no later than September 27th, 2026.
For questions about this position, please contact Karin Hagelborn, Partner and Consultant at Alumni Global.
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Hiring Manager
Stefan Widing, President and CEO
Union contacts – Sweden
Thomas Lilja, Unionen, +46 (0)70 261 04 82
Tord Engström, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)76 106 62 87
Peter Olsson-Andrée, Ledarna, +46 (0)70 222 48 55
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Our recruitment process is open and fair – we welcome all applicants and evaluate every unique application in line with the specified requirements profile, to find the best match for the position. To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com.
Sandvik is a global, industrial technology group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. In 2025 the Group had approximately 42,000 employees and revenues of about SEK 121 billion in more than 150 countries.