Sandvik AB announced Björn Rosengren will leave Sandviks Board of Directors in connection with leaving his position as President on 31 January 2020. Lars Westerberg has declined re-election. Sandvik AB announced election of Kai Wärn and Stefan Widing as new Board members.

Kai Wärn is currently President and CEO of Husqvarna AB and member of the Board of Husqvarna AB and AB Electrolux. He is also Chairman of the Board of Electrolux Professional AB. Stefan Widing assumes the position of President and CEO of Sandvik on 1 February 2020, after several leading positions within Assa Abloy.