Epiroc, has decided to further enhance its focus on the technology and digital business and announced an organizational change in the Technology & Digital division.
Jonas Albertson, the current President of the Technology & Digital division, is appointed Chief Technology Officer, with responsibility for the development of common automation and digital platforms as well as for Group IT. A reformed Digital division, with commercial responsibility for Epiroc’s digital products and services, including acquired businesses, is created. A recruitment process will be initiated for a President of the Digital division. Ashleigh Braddock, Vice President of Sales, will be acting division President.
“Automation and digitalization are technology shifts that are happening quickly. With this organizational change we are enhancing our focus in these vital areas. We will have a dedicated commercial division for our digital business and a technology organization that can deliver long-term competitive solutions for the whole Group.”
says Helena Hedblom, Epiroc’s President and CEO.
The Chief Technology Officer and the President of the Digital division will both be members of Group Management.
After the change Epiroc will have the following segments and divisions: The Equipment & Service segment with the Underground, Surface, Parts & Services, and Digital divisions, and the Tools & Attachments segment with the Tools & Attachments division.