Follens has headed up Vacuum Technique and been a member of Atlas Copco’s group management since 2017. He joined the group in 1995 and held several positions in purchasing, supply chain and general management before his current role.
The Vacuum Technique business area provides vacuum products, exhaust management systems, valves and related products, and service. Vacuum products include a broad range of dry pumps, turbomolecular pumps and other vacuum pumps.
The recruitment of Follens’ successor will start soon. Follens will remain in his current role until the end of December 2024 to ensure an orderly transition.
“On behalf of the entire group I would like to thank Geert for his dedication and long service, he has been a valued member of group management and an appreciated leader,” said Vagner Rego, president and CEO of Atlas Copco Group. “Geert has, during his career, significantly contributed to Atlas Copco Group’s success, not least by having a crucial part in the establishment of the Vacuum Technique Business Area, but already before that, Geert’s strategic leadership and successful results in global and local management were well established.”
