Patrik Eriksson has been named president of Patterson Dental North America, bringing more than two decades of experience in the dental and medical technology sectors.
Patterson Companies Inc has appointed Patrik Eriksson as the new president of its North American dental division, Patterson Dental. In his new role, Eriksson will report to Robert Rajalingam, chief executive officer of Patterson Companies, and will be a member of the company’s executive leadership team.
Industry Background
Eriksson has more than 25 years of experience, most recently serving as chief executive officer at Vimian Group, an animal health company. His previous experience includes key leadership positions at Danaher & Envista Holdings, Nobel Biocare, KavoKerr, Ormco, and Carestream Dental.
Leadership Outlook
“After a very thorough search, we are pleased to have Patrik join the team at Patterson. Patrik has a proven track record of success and brings a unique perspective from his extensive background in the healthcare industry to this role,” says Robert Rajalingam, chief executive officer, in a release. “The dental market continues to be one of the most promising growth opportunities for Patterson, and with Patrik at the helm we feel confident in driving our business forward and achieving our objectives for the new year and beyond.”
Eriksson also commented on his appointment. “I am excited to join the Patterson Dental team and carry on the long history of supporting our customers with trusted expertise and unrivaled support. I am passionate about collaboration, forward-thinking, and the desire to deliver the very best solutions in the dental industry,” says Eriksson in a release. “This is an important role at Patterson, and I plan on holding myself and the team accountable to grow and evolve the business to support the future of dentistry.”
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