Freemelt has appointed Daniel Gidlund as its new CEO. Daniel Gidlund comes most recently from Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions in the role of Vice President Sales, Division Parts & Services. He replaces the founder Ulric Ljungblad, who on his own initiative leaves the position of CEO.

Ulric Ljungblad's new position in the company is CIO, Chief Innovation Officer. Daniel Gidlund will take up the position on 18 October. Until now, Daniel Gidlund has held several international senior positions at Sandvik since 2008, all with a focus on international expansion and business growth.

Daniel Gidlund also has solid experience of business and leadership development, including from the role as CEO of a startup in the telecom industry and another eight years of business development in telecom.