Meet Sandvik
Meet Sandvik
Sandvik AB
In each episode of the podcast Meet Sandvik you will meet different persons that give their perspective on Sandvik. Sometimes it's an employee telling his or her story. Sometimes you will meet experts discussing how a hot topic can affect Sandvik.
Culture is what remains when everything else changes
Kris Garcia, Learning and Employee Experience Manager at Sandvik Mining shares why trust, emotional intelligence and psychological safety are critical for building strong teams and cultures during times of change.
Jun 25
37 min
How R&D drives innovation and business value at Sandvik
Research and development (R&D) may sound technical, but at Sandvik it sits at the heart of business strategy. In this episode of the Meet Sandvik podcast, Annika Kaar, Head of Materials R&D for Rock Tools, shares how R&D connects engineering, customer value and long-term competitiveness — and why uncertainty is a necessary part of progress.
Jun 15
17 min
From industrial heritage to tech leadership – the future of Sandvik
How do you build a global company in an era shaped by AI, digitalization, and geopolitical uncertainty? In the latest episode of the Meet Sandvik podcast, CEO Stefan Widing shares how Sandvik is positioning itself for the future — and what it really means to become a global industrial technology leader.
May 5
38 min
Leadership lessons from Mining President Mats Eriksson
Sandvik Mining President Mats Eriksson reflects on leadership lessons from a long international career — and why listening, rather than rushing to answer, often leads to better decisions. 
Mar 11
36 min
From finance to the front line: leading sales in Africa
Africa is as complex as it is full ofopportunity. In the latest episode of the Meet Sandvik podcast we talk to Tarynn Yatras, Vice President Sales Area Africa for the Rock Processing business area at Sandvik. She talks about leadership, growth and what it really takes to do business across one of the world’s most diverse continents.
Jan 20
16 min
Engineering the future of mining
When engineer Courtney Doyle accepted an internship at Sandvik, she thought she was simply trying something new. Instead, she discovered a purpose-driven mining industry powered by digital innovation, autonomy and a strong safety mission — far from the stereotypes.
Dec 11, 2025
33 min
Innovation and trust – crucial factors for safety in the modern digital landscape of today
In this conversation, we explore common cybersecurity challenges and industry trends in software engineering, and highlight how companies like Sandvik are continuously working to strengthen their approach. The discussion takes a broad, forward-looking perspective, focusing on industry insights rather than technical details.Cybersecurity has never been more critical, and in the latest episode of the Meet Sandvik podcast, guest Matthieu Saner brings this topic to the forefront.
Oct 16, 2025
16 min
Digital defense starts with people
Cybersecurity isn’t just about technology or tools. It begins with people. In this episode of Meet Sandvik podcast, Dennis van de Wege, Product Area Architect Security Operations at Sandvik, explains why awareness and culture are the strongest lines of defence.
Oct 1, 2025
36 min
Digitalization: The key to unlocking sustainable industry
Filip Ivarsson, Sustainability Officer at Sandvik, explains why digitalization is not just a driver of efficiency but the backbone of sustainable transformation. His message is clear: true sustainability relies on digitalization, and digitalization works best when built on reliable data. 
Sep 3, 2025
22 min
Paving the way for autonomous manufacturing
In the quiet village of Lottum, Netherlands, the Sandvik brand Seco is leading the way in autonomous manufacturing. Under the guidance of Production Unit Manager Bert-Thijs Theunissen the factory is undergoing a major transformation, aiming for 80 percent autonomous production within a couple of years.
Jun 30, 2025
18 min
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