Daniel Winter to succeed Eric Alström as President of Danfoss Power Solutions

NORDBORG, Denmark – Danfoss announced today that Daniel Winter has been named president of Danfoss Power Solutions. He succeeds Eric Alström who, after 12 years with Danfoss, has decided to seek new challenges outside the company. 

Daniel Winter will join the Danfoss Group Executive Team and take over as President of Danfoss Power Solutions on January 1, 2025. He is well-prepared for the new role and has extensive experience within the company. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer for Danfoss Power Solutions, where he plays a critical role on the Power Solutions Leadership Team (PSLT), driving the financial strategy and ensuring solid segment performance during strong growth and challenging market conditions.

“I’m excited to build on our strong foundation, great products and solutions, excellent customer relationships, and a fantastic and talented team with a history of delivering great results,” Daniel Winter said. “While the market presents challenges, we’re prepared to navigate them and take Power Solutions to the next level.”

Before his current position, Daniel Winter served as Senior Vice President, Head of Finance Functions, for Danfoss Group from 2017 to 2020, and as Senior Vice President, Finance and Controlling, at Sauer-Danfoss from 2013 to 2017. He holds a master’s degree in managerial economics, controlling, and tax from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg in Germany.

Eric Alström joined Danfoss in 2012 as President and CEO of Sauer-Danfoss. Since then, and with his leadership, the segment has transformed into a strong global leader in mobile and industrial hydraulics and electrification.