Success Through Collaboration: Sweden & Canada’s Innovation Journey

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Success Through Collaboration: Sweden & Canada’s Innovation Journey Passed

Wednesday November 19, 2025 11:05 - 11:15 Auditorium

Presenter: Helena Hedblom

Lecturers

Helena Hedblom Presenter

President and CEO
Epiroc AB

Helena Hedblom is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Epiroc AB, a global leader in mining and infrastructure productivity solutions. She holds an M.Sc. in Materials Technology from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and began her career at Atlas Copco in 2000.

Since becoming CEO in 2020, Helena has led Epiroc through a major transformation focused on automation, electrification, and digitalization, positioning the company at the forefront of sustainable mining innovation. She also serves on the boards of Stora Enso Oy and Wallenberg Investments AB and is a fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA).

Helena is recognized for her forward-looking leadership, commitment to sustainability, and dedication to driving technological progress in heavy industry.

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