Patricio Apablaza has been appointed as the new President of Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ (SMR) Load & Haul Division, replacing Mats Eriksson, who took up the role of President of SMR as of October 1.

Apablaza now becomes a member of the Business Area management team, reporting direct to the President of Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, and will be based in Turku (Finland) as soon as practically possible.

“Patricio’s proven leadership skills, commercial understanding and extensive experience within the mining industry will equip him well for his new role as President of Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ Load & Haul Division,” Sandvik said.