Patterson Companies Inc. has appointed Patrik Eriksson as president of Patterson Dental North America, strengthening its leadership team as the company focuses on growth in the oral health market.
Eriksson will report to Robert Rajalingam, chief executive officer of Patterson Companies, and will serve on the company’s executive leadership team.
Eriksson brings more than 25 years of experience in dental, medical, and healthcare technology. Most recently, he served as chief executive officer of Vimian Group, where he built a global animal health organization through strategic acquisitions and operational improvements.
Before joining Vimian, Eriksson held senior leadership roles at Danaher and Envista Holdings, as well as at Nobel Biocare, KavoKerr, Ormco, and Carestream Dental. During his career, he led turnarounds of underperforming business units, developed successful software solutions, and delivered strong revenue growth.
“After a very thorough search, we are pleased to have Patrik join the team at Patterson,” Rajalingam said. “He has a proven track record of success and brings a unique healthcare perspective that will be valuable as we continue to grow our dental business.”
Rajalingam added that the dental segment remains one of Patterson’s most promising growth opportunities and said Eriksson’s leadership will help advance the company’s long-term objectives.
Commenting on his appointment, Eriksson said he is eager to build on Patterson Dental’s history of customer support and industry expertise.
“I am excited to join the Patterson Dental team and support our customers with trusted expertise and unrivaled service,” Eriksson said. “I believe strongly in collaboration, accountability, and innovation, and I look forward to helping grow and evolve the business to meet the future needs of dentistry.”