Sandvik has appointed Johanna Kreft as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective October 13, 2025. Johanna Kreft, who currently holds the equivalent position at Alleima, will also be a member of the Sandvik Group Executive Management.
“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.
