GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — SKF today announces the following steps to consolidate its organisational structure and Group Management. The changes will further simplify SKF’s technology development organisation and accelerate customer-driven innovation.
The Group Technology function will be combined with the Business and Product Development function. Victoria Van Camp , previously President, Business and Product Development, will take on responsibility for the combined organisation.
Bernd Stephan , previously Senior Vice President, Group Technology, has been appointed President, Automotive and Aerospace.
Stephane Le Mounier , previously President, Automotive and Aerospace, will take up a new role as advisor to Alrik Danielson , President and CEO. Stephane will no longer be part of SKF’s Group Management.
Alrik Danielson says: “These changes will help accelerate innovation and commercialisation of new technologies. I would like to thank Stephane for his hard work in supporting the operational improvement within our automotive and aerospace businesses.”
All changes are made with immediate effect.