Erik Bohman new CFO for Ovako Group

Erik has been appointed as the new CFO and EVP Group Finance, IT & Purchasing for Ovako Group.

He starts his new role on March 6, 2023. Erik is well known at Ovako as he started his career in the company in 2011 and stayed for nine years in various senior positions. He has been Head of Business Development, responsible for the Cromax units, President Business Unit Hellefors and latest as President Business Unit Hofors.

Erik comes most recently from H2 Green Steel where he had the role as EVP Business Unit Boden.

“I look very much forward to welcoming Erik back to Ovako and the Group Executive Management team. During his many years in the industry and through his various previous roles at Ovako, Erik has gained an extensive and deep understanding of our operations and business. I see it as a good sign that he wants to return to Ovako! says Marcus Hedblom, President and CEO at Ovako.

"It feels great to be back! I am impressed by the development Ovako has made since I left, almost three years ago. It is a different company today, but the people are just as friendly and professional as I remember. Having spent some time outside the company, I hope to contribute with new fresh eyes to the future challenges of Ovako", says Erik Bohman, CFO at Ovako

I would also like to thank Disa Wolff for her contribution and engagement in her role as the Acting CFO, concludes Marcus Hedblom.

About Ovako Ovako develops clean, high quality engineering steel for customers in the bearing, transport, and manufacturing industries. Our steel enables products that are lightweight, resilient and climate smart. Our sustainability ambition is high. Our production is carbon neutral since January 2022 and is based on recycled steel and fossil-free electricity. Ovako has around 2,900 employees in more than 30 countries and sales of approximately EUR 1000 million. We are a subsidiary of Sanyo Special Steel and a member of Nippon Steel Corporation, one of the largest steel producers in the world. For more information, please visit us at www.ovako.com, www.sanyo-steel.co.jp and www.nipponsteel.com.