Anders Nyström to head up Bulten as President and CEO

The Board of Bulten AB has appointed Anders Nyström as new President and CEO. He will take up the post on 8 February 2019.

He takes over the roles following Tommy Andersson, who is to retire after 19 successful years at Bulten. Andersson will remain President and CEO up to and including 7 February 2019.

Anders Nyström is a mechanical engineer with supplementary education in leadership and economics. He has extensive international experience from the automotive industry and has previously held several leading positions within, amongst others, Kongsberg Automotive, Volvo Cars and Ford Motor Company. He joins Bulten from IAC Group where he has been Vice President Commercial since 2018.

“The Board is delighted with the appointment of Anders Nyström who brings solid experience and knowledge of the automotive industry to Bulten," said Ulf Liljedahl, Chairman of the Board. "With his background and leadership I am convinced that he will be able to further develop the company and take it to new successes."

Incoming President and CEO Anders Nyström added: “Bulten is an extremely well-managed company with a very strong platform and position as supplier and partner of fastener solutions to the global automotive industry. I look forward to taking part in the continued journey that this exciting company faces.”

Bulten recorded a strong Q1 in terms of sales and last year invested in a strategically important fastener plant in Poland.