Having held the position of general manager for Power Technique North America since 2018, Andersson has held various other roles within Atlas Copco since he started working for the company in 2002 as a controller for Rock Drills in Sweden.
“Mikael has gained good experience from his time in Power Technique,” said Andrew Walker, business area president, Power Technique. “With his proven track record in management, finance, as well as sales and service development; he will take the division to the next level.”
Since 2018, Atlas Copco’s Power and Flow division has accelerated innovation and product development of generators, light towers, and pumps, ensuring the products needed for Atlas Copco’s customers. Speaking after his appointment, Andersson said: “The Power and Flow division will continue developing innovative products to help our customers to grow in a sustainable way.”
A Swedish citizen, Andersson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Economics from the University of Örebro and a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Gothenburg.