Sandvik strengthens leadership team with appointment of experienced mining executive Patrick Murphy

Sandvik strengthens leadership team with appointment of experienced mining executive Patrick Murphy

(IN BRIEF) Sandvik has appointed Patrick Murphy as President of its Mining business area, effective July 1, 2026, and as a member of the Group Executive Management team. He will succeed Mats Eriksson, who is stepping down ahead of his retirement. Murphy has been with Sandvik since 2001 and has held several senior leadership roles across different regions and divisions, including Rotary Drilling and Underground Drilling. His extensive experience and industry knowledge are expected to support Sandvik’s continued growth and leadership in the mining sector.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 27-Apr-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Sandvik AB has announced the appointment of Patrick Murphy as President of its Mining business area and a member of the Group Executive Management team. The appointment will take effect on 1 July 2026.

Murphy will take over the role from Mats Eriksson, who will step down ahead of his planned retirement in 2027. The leadership transition is part of Sandvik’s ongoing succession planning within its mining operations.

Currently serving as President of the Rotary Drilling division within Sandvik’s Mining business, Murphy brings extensive experience from across the organization. Since joining the company in 2001, he has held a range of leadership roles in multiple regions, including Canada, Australia, India, Finland, and the United States.

His previous positions include leading the Underground Drilling division and the Rock Drills and Technologies division, now known as Digital Mining Technologies. This broad international and operational experience has provided him with deep insight into the mining sector and Sandvik’s global business.

Stefan Widing, President and CEO of Sandvik, highlighted Murphy’s strong leadership credentials and industry expertise, noting that his track record within the company positions him well to lead the Mining business area moving forward.

With this appointment, Sandvik aims to ensure continuity and further strengthen its leadership in the global mining equipment and technology market.

For further information, contact Louise Tjeder, VP Investor relations, phone: +46 (0) 70782 6374 or Johannes Hellström, Press and Media Relations Manager, phone: +46 (0) 70721 1008

Sandvik Group
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. Our world -leadin g offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 202 5 the Group had approximately 4 2,000 employees and revenues of about SEK 121 billion in more than 150 countries.

SOURCE: Sandvik AB