Alfa Laval appoints Olaf van Heerikhuizen as new Managing Director for the DACH region
The manager will take over the management of Alfa Laval Mid Europe and will be responsible for activities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
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Olaf van Heerikhuizen has taken over as Managing Director of Alfa Laval Mid Europe as of April 1, 2026. In his new role, the Dutchman will be responsible for the activities of the Alfa Laval Group's German sales company for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. He succeeds Jennie Borgström, who is leaving the position as planned after 15 months as Managing Director to pursue new career opportunities outside the company.
Experienced manager with a focus on digitalization and customer benefits
Olaf van Heerikhuizen has held senior positions within Alfa Laval for eleven years and brings extensive expertise, particularly in the areas of digitalization, innovation and service business. He began his career at the Forbo Group, an internationally active Swiss manufacturer of floor coverings, construction adhesives and drive and light conveyor technology, followed by international management positions at the Agta Record Group, a leading global manufacturer of automatic door systems.In 2015, Olaf van Heerikhuizen moved to Alfa Laval Nijmegen, a Dutch site of Alfa Laval, close to the German border. There he took on various management positions in the Service department. This was followed by his appointment as Managing Director of Alfa Laval Nijmegen in early 2024. Under his leadership, the local service organization developed into an internationally active company with a broad portfolio and strong growth.
Olaf van Heerikhuizen on his new role
"I am committed to strengthening the DACH industry location together with my team, the global Alfa Laval network and, above all, together with our customers. Too often, there is still a lack of knowledge - and courage - to make industrial processes and entire sectors more energy-efficient, cleaner and therefore also more cost-efficient with the technologies developed."
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