Meet our colleagues

Sofie Gårdestam

Sofie Gårdestam is a Mechanical Engineer at Atlas Copco Group, where she contributes to developing innovative solutions and improving product performance. Her role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers, ensuring that engineering excellence supports the company’s long-term goals in sustainability and efficiency.
  • Current Position: Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Technique, Nacka
Sofie Gårdestam

She was drawn to Atlas Copco Group by its strong culture of innovation, sustainability, and its genuine commitment to people. What inspired her most was the opportunity to join a global company that encourages continuous learning and gives individuals the freedom to shape their own career paths. Since joining, Sofie has taken on a variety of roles, each offering new challenges and opportunities to grow. Her journey has included working with diverse teams, tackling complex engineering tasks, and traveling internationally to gain deeper insights into production and supply chain operations.

The culture at Atlas Copco Group in Sweden stands out to Sofie for its openness, collaboration, and strong sense of support. She values the balance of autonomy and accountability—frihet under ansvar—that empowers employees to take initiative and grow in ways that matter to them.

Every step has been an opportunity to learn, contribute, and evolve. That’s what makes this journey so meaningful for me.

Sofie Gårdestam

 

One project that made her especially proud was working on customs-related challenges in the U.S.—a complex, ongoing issue that impacted several of her product areas. What impressed her most was how teams across the company came together to find solutions, demonstrating the power of collaboration and shared purpose

Meet more of our colleagues

Deborah Mehreteab

Deborah Mehreteab is an Inside Sales Representative at Atlas Copco Group, where she plays a key role in supporting customers, preparing quotes, closing deals, and collaborating with her team to deliver impactful solutions. She holds a degree in Quality Engineering from Uppsala University and a Master’s in Marketing & Brand Management from Lund University — a combination that has shaped her career in both technical and commercial fields.
Deborah Mehreteab

Peter Sprigg

Peter Sprigg is Managing Director at AB Swed-Weld Fides, part of Automation Excellence Center Nordic. With over 15 years of experience as CEO in various industrial companies, Peter brings a strong focus on mission-driven leadership and team development.
Peter Sprigg

Sebastian Moreno

Sebastian Moreno is Service Manager at Atlas Copco Compressor AB, leading a dedicated team of service technicians in Stockholm. With a strong background in technical service and leadership, his journey at Atlas Copco Group has been shaped by growth, collaboration, and purpose.
Sebastian Moreno