We are proud to announce the appointment of Erik Hallin to the newly established role of Head of AI, Data Analytics & Digital Steel Solutions — a key milestone in Ferromans rapid expansion and bold digital strategy. Hallin brings nearly a decade of digital innovation experience that will accelerate Ferroman’s growth in smart steel technologies and advanced data-driven services.
With a distinguished career at the intersection of AI, industrial analytics, and the steel sector, Hallin offers a rare blend of hands-on technical expertise, strategic leadership, and a proven track record of delivering measurable results. His appointment underscores Ferroman’s continued momentum as it scales operations and invests in cutting-edge digital capabilities.
Ferroman is growing fast – and we’re investing in the future. Erik combines deep process knowledge with advanced AI skills. He’s exactly the kind of leader we need to scale our digital offerings and drive measurable value across the steel value chain.
– Håvard Hansen, CEO & Partner Ferroman Group AB
A strategic appointment to accelerate digital innovation
Prior to joining Ferroman, Hallin served as Head of Data Analytics & AI at Uddeholm, where he led groundbreaking initiatives in sales forecasting, process optimization, and energy simulations. His projects leveraged applied machine learning, statistical forecasting, data driven optimization, and generative AI, setting new standards in industrial digitalization.
He is also a respected thought leader in the AI community, frequently speaking at industry events and academic institutions such as Karlstad University, and contributing to national conversations on manufacturing innovation.
In his new role, Hallin will lead Ferroman’s AI and data strategy — building a high-performance team, developing digital services, and driving the productization of smart steel solutions. He will also collaborate closely with the APC team in Finland and Ferroman Learn to deliver integrated, value-driven offerings.
Ferroman has a unique position – deep industrial know-how, a bold innovation culture, and customers who are eager to embrace digital transformation. I’m excited to help turn data into business value – and drive sustainability and efficiency across the steel industry.
– Erik Hallin, Head of AI, Data Analytics & Digital Steel Solutions
This appointment is part of our broader strategy to lead the digital transformation of the steel industry through intelligent systems, advanced analytics, and integrated automation — positioning Ferroman at the forefront of industrial innovation in Northern Europe and beyond.
About Erik Hallin
| Education | MSc. Information Systems, Georgia State University – J. Mack Robinson College of Business; BSc. Business and Public Policy (Summa Cum Laude), Young Harris College |
| Previous roles | Head of Data Analytics & AI at Uddeholm; Head of Digitalization; Data Scientist; Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia State University; |
| Expertise | Applied machine learning, statistical modelling, data driven optimization, energy and sales forecasting, MLOps |
| Highlights | Invited speaker at AI Sweden Podcast and Karlstad University. Published researcher in industrial data quality and ML frameworks. Recipient of Dr. Charles R. Clegg Outstanding Scholar Award (GPA: 4.0), Most Outstanding Business and Public Policy Graduate, and President’s List honors. |
| Fun Fact | When Erik isn’t pioneering innovative solutions, he’s being loyally followed around by his Welsh Corgi Cardigan, Albus Dumblecorg |