Background
Eriksson, Per Olof was born on March 1, 1938 in Seglora, Sweden. Son of Herbert and Gunhild (Nyman) Eriksson.
Eriksson, Per Olof was born on March 1, 1938 in Seglora, Sweden. Son of Herbert and Gunhild (Nyman) Eriksson.
Degree in technical physics, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, 1961. Doctor (honorary), Royal Institute of Technology.
With Research Institute Swedish National Defense, Stockholm, 1961-1962, Uddeholm AB, Stockholm, 1963-1965, Sandvik AB, various locations, 1966-1975, president, Chief Executive Officer Sandviken, Sweden, 1984-1994. Managing director Seco Tools AB, Fagersta, Sweden, 1976-1983. Board directors Svenska Handelsbanken, SSAB Swedish Steel Corporation, Sandvik AB, AB Volvo, AB Custas, Preem Petroleum AB, ASSA Alloy AB.
Member Federation Swedish Industires (board directors).
Married Helena Joachimsson, December 28, 1962. Children: Katarina, Joachim, Henrik.