Atlas Copco has appointed Sara Hägg Liljedal Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer and member of Atlas Copco’s Group Management. She will assume her new role on February 1st, 2022.

Sara Hägg Liljedal joined Atlas Copco in February 2018 as Media Relations Manager for the Group. Before joining Atlas Copco, she held several communication roles in both the private and public sectors.

Several communication roles

I’m very happy to welcome Sara as the new Chief Communications Officer,” said Mats Rahmström, President and CEO of the Atlas Copco Group. “She is an appreciated and engaged colleague with solid experience and strong capabilities. I look forward to having her on the team.”

Sara Hägg Liljedal is a Swedish citizen, born 1980. She has a degree in Journalism and Political Science from Stockholm University, Sweden. Cecilia Sandberg, who was appointed, acting Chief Communications Officer, in addition to being Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, will resume her regular responsibilities.

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