Ronnie Leten

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Ronnie Leten
Born12 December 1956 (1956-12-12) (age 67)
Beringen, Belgium
Alma mater University of Hasselt
OccupationBusinessman

Ronnie Leten (born 12 December 1956) is a Belgian businessman. In 2018, Leten became the chairman of Ericsson and Epiroc.

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Career

Ronnie Leten graduated from the University of Hasselt, in 1979, with a master's degree in Business Administration. Leten began his working career at General Biscuit Belgie BVBA ('LU') from 1979-1985. [1] He joined Atlas Copco, Belgium, in 1985. After a short period as production manager for Tenneco Automotive, he came back to Atlas Copco in 1995. Between 1999-2001 he was president of the Airtec division. From 2001-2006 he was president of the Industrial Air division. Between 2006 and 2009 he was the business area president for the Compressor Technique business area. He was the President and CEO of Atlas Copco from 2009 to 2017. [2] In 2018, Ronnie Leten became the Chairman of Ericsson and Epiroc. Epiroc was created in 2018 from Atlas Copco's Mining and Rock Excavation Technique business area. Ronnie Leten was chairman for Piab and member of the board for SKF.

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Recognition/awards

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