The Board of Directors of Atlas Copco AB has appointed Mats Rahmström as the new President and CEO of Atlas Copco AB, effective April 27, 2017. He will replace Ronnie Leten, who has requested to leave his position after having managed Atlas Copco successfully during eight years.

“Mats has a strong business focus and is an appreciated leader who is living and breathing the Atlas Copco values,” said Hans Stråberg, Chair of Atlas Copco’s Board of Directors. “During his time as head of Industrial Technique he has transformed the business which has led to a strong profitable growth. I am convinced that we have found a new solid leader inside the company, who can further develop Atlas Copco.”

Mats Rahmström, currently Senior Executive Vice President and President of the Industrial Technique business area, began his Atlas Copco career in 1988. He held positions in sales, service, marketing and general management within Industrial Technique during the first 10 years. Between 1998 and 2006 he held positions as General Manager for customer centers in Sweden, Canada, and then in the United Kingdom. Before he took on his current position in 2008 he was President of the Tools and Assembly Systems General Industry division within Atlas Copco’s Industrial Technique.

“I would like to thank Ronnie for the fantastic development of Atlas Copco during his years as the CEO,” said Hans Stråberg. “The Group is now stronger than ever with an enhanced customer focus and a solid service business in each business area. Further, it has expanded into the completely new field of vacuum.”

Ronnie Leten will resign from the Board of Directors of Atlas Copco AB at the Annual General Meeting on April 26, 2017. The same date he leaves the position as President and CEO of the Atlas Copco Group.