Sandvik appoints Johanna Kreft as new General Counsel
Sandvik (SDVKY) has appointed Johanna Kreft as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective October 13, 2025. Kreft, currently serving in an equivalent position at Alleima, will join Sandvik's Group Executive Management.
Born in 1976, Kreft brings over 15 years of experience within Sandvik, including her role as Business Area General Counsel for Sandvik Materials Technology (SMT) before its spinoff as Alleima in 2022. She previously served as Chief Legal Counsel for SMT and Legal Counsel for Sandvik AB.
Kreft will replace Åsa Thunman, who is departing Sandvik to take a similar position at Skanska, the Swedish project development and construction group.
Sandvik (SDVKY) ha nominato Johanna Kreft come Executive Vice President e General Counsel, con effetto dal 13 ottobre 2025. Kreft, attualmente in un ruolo equivalente presso Alleima, entrerà a far parte del Group Executive Management di Sandvik.
Nata nel 1976, Kreft porta con sé oltre 15 anni di esperienza all'interno di Sandvik, inclusa la sua posizione come General Counsel dell'Area Business per Sandvik Materials Technology (SMT) prima della sua scissione come Alleima nel 2022. In precedenza ha ricoperto il ruolo di Chief Legal Counsel per SMT e di Legal Counsel per Sandvik AB.
Kreft sostituirà Åsa Thunman, che lascia Sandvik per assumere una posizione analoga presso Skanska, il gruppo svedese di sviluppo e costruzione di progetti.
Sandvik (SDVKY) ha nombrado a Johanna Kreft como Vicepresidenta Ejecutiva y Asesora Legal, con efecto a partir del 13 de octubre de 2025. Kreft, que actualmente ocupa un puesto equivalente en Alleima, se unirá a la Dirección Ejecutiva del Grupo de Sandvik.
Nacida en 1976, Kreft aporta más de 15 años de experiencia en Sandvik, incluyendo su papel como Asesora Legal del Área de Negocios para Sandvik Materials Technology (SMT) antes de su escisión como Alleima en 2022. Anteriormente, se desempeñó como Asesora Legal Principal para SMT y Asesora Legal para Sandvik AB.
Kreft reemplazará a Åsa Thunman, quien deja Sandvik para asumir un puesto similar en Skanska, el grupo sueco de desarrollo de proyectos y construcción.
샌드빅 (SDVKY)는 요한나 크레프트를 2025년 10월 13일부로 집행 부사장 및 법률 고문으로 임명했습니다. 현재 알레이마에서 동등한 직책을 맡고 있는 크레프트는 샌드빅의 그룹 집행 경영진에 합류할 것입니다.
1976년생인 크레프트는 샌드빅에서 15년 이상의 경험을 가지고 있으며, 2022년 알레이마로 분사하기 전 샌드빅 소재 기술(SMT)의 비즈니스 영역 법률 고문으로 활동했습니다. 그녀는 이전에 SMT의 최고 법률 고문 및 샌드빅 AB의 법률 고문으로 근무했습니다.
크레프트는 샌드빅을 떠나 스칸스카, 스웨덴의 프로젝트 개발 및 건설 그룹에서 유사한 직책을 맡게 되는 Åsa Thunman을 대체할 것입니다.
Sandvik (SDVKY) a nommé Johanna Kreft en tant que Vice-Présidente Exécutive et Conseillère Juridique, à compter du 13 octobre 2025. Kreft, actuellement en poste équivalent chez Alleima, rejoindra la Direction Exécutive du Groupe Sandvik.
Née en 1976, Kreft possède plus de 15 ans d'expérience au sein de Sandvik, y compris son rôle en tant que Conseillère Juridique de la Business Area pour Sandvik Materials Technology (SMT) avant sa scission en Alleima en 2022. Elle a précédemment occupé le poste de Conseillère Juridique Principale pour SMT et de Conseillère Juridique pour Sandvik AB.
Kreft remplacera Åsa Thunman, qui quitte Sandvik pour occuper un poste similaire chez Skanska, le groupe suédois de développement de projets et de construction.
Sandvik (SDVKY) hat Johanna Kreft mit Wirkung zum 13. Oktober 2025 zur Executive Vice President und General Counsel ernannt. Kreft, die derzeit eine gleichwertige Position bei Alleima innehat, wird Teil des Group Executive Management von Sandvik.
Geboren 1976 bringt Kreft über 15 Jahre Erfahrung bei Sandvik mit, einschließlich ihrer Rolle als General Counsel der Business Area für Sandvik Materials Technology (SMT) vor der Abspaltung als Alleima im Jahr 2022. Zuvor war sie Chief Legal Counsel für SMT und Legal Counsel für Sandvik AB.
Kreft wird Åsa Thunman ersetzen, die Sandvik verlässt, um eine ähnliche Position bei Skanska, der schwedischen Projektentwicklungs- und Baugruppe, zu übernehmen.
- Appointment of experienced internal candidate with 15+ years of company knowledge
- Seamless transition with background in similar role at Alleima
- Direct experience with Sandvik's operations through various legal positions
- None.
"Johanna Kreft brings proven leadership skills, experience from developing a legal organization in a listed company, and extensive knowledge of Sandvik. I am confident that she is a great fit for the role and will be a strong addition to the Group Executive Management," says Stefan Widing, President and CEO of Sandvik.
Johanna Kreft, born in 1976, has a long background from within Sandvik spanning over 15 years. Before the spinoff of Sandvik Materials Technology (SMT) as Alleima from Sandvik in 2022, she was Business Area General Counsel for SMT. Her previous roles also include Chief Legal Counsel for SMT as well as Legal Counsel for Sandvik AB. She replaces Åsa Thunman, who as previously announced is leaving Sandvik for a similar position at the Swedish project development and construction group Skanska.
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