Erik is currently Vice President Business Control Atlas Copco Compressor Technique, based in Belgium, a position he has held since 2012. Before that he spent three years as Managing Director for Böhler Welding Group Nordic AB. Erik started his career at Atlas Copco in 1996, and has then held various management positions in the Group.

“I am very pleased that Erik Pieder will join Assa Abloy. Erik has a solid finance background with a strong track record from IT, acquisitions, operational excellence and service related businesses. He also has a broad international industrial background including experience from emerging markets, making him an excellent fit for the role”, says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of Assa Abloy.

Erik will relocate to Sweden with his family and will be based in Stockholm. Erik holds a Master of Business and Administration and a Bachelor of Law from Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden