David Goulbourne appointed President of Sandvik Powder Solutions Division
April 28, 2025
Sandvik AB, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, has announced the appointment of David Goulbourne as the new President of the Powder Solutions division, effective May 1, 2025. The Powder Solutions division belongs to business area Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions, part of the Sandvik Group. The division includes the Osprey line of products as well as the Wolfram and Buffalo Tungsten brands. Goulbourne will also be the President of Wolfram Bergbau und Hütten AG.
Goulbourne brings nearly 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industry and an entrepreneurial mindset. Before taking this role, Goulbourne held the position as Vice President Business Unit Solid Round Tools at Sandvik Coromant.
“I am thrilled to join the Powder Solutions division and contribute to strengthening and expanding our leadership in the powder manufacturing industry. My focus will be on ensuring that customer value remains our top priority, by continuously developing more sustainable processes and high-quality powder solutions,” said Goulbourne.
He will succeed Alex Nieuwpoort, who has decided to retire after 28 years of dedicated service and significant contribution to Sandvik’s growth and business development. Nieuwpoort will remain with Sandvik until the end of June.
