{"id":510,"date":"2025-12-18T13:11:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T12:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dackverket.se\/pressrelease\/erik-rydheimer-tilltrader-som-coo-for-dackverket\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T20:45:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T19:45:07","slug":"erik-rydheimer-tilltrader-som-coo-for-dackverket","status":"publish","type":"pressrelease","link":"https:\/\/dackverket.se\/en\/pressrelease\/erik-rydheimer-tilltrader-som-coo-for-dackverket\/","title":{"rendered":"Erik Rydheimer has been appointed COO of D\u00e4ckverket"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>D\u00e4ckverket announces that Erik Rydheimer will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the group on January 12, 2026. This appointment is a natural step in D\u00e4ckverket\u2019s growth journey and aims to further strengthen operational support for the entrepreneur-led workshops within the group.<\/p>\n<h2>Focus on support for entrepreneurs and workshops<\/h2>\n<p>D\u00e4ckverket is a group of high-quality tire service shops, each of which is run by dedicated entrepreneurs with strong local ties. In his role as COO, Erik will work closely with the shops, focusing on improvement initiatives, the design and implementation of work processes, digitalization, and the exchange of best practices among the shops.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cMy experience tells me that a great deal is possible when you combine clear processes, innovation, and a dedicated team. In my role at D\u00e4ckverket, I will focus on further developing and streamlining our existing structure\u2014while respecting the local entrepreneurship that each workshop represents. I want to help create smarter ways of working and contribute to our growth together, as a cohesive yet decentralized organization.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h6>\u2014 Erik Rydheimer<\/h6>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>Background from Glimra Car Wash<\/h2>\n<p>Erik most recently comes from Glimra Biltv\u00e4tt, where he helped build the company from the ground up. During his tenure, Glimra established itself as a strong and modern player in the market, with clear procedures, digital support, and a structure that enabled efficient expansion. Glimra was acquired earlier this year by OKQ8.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cErik brings a combination of operational acumen, a strong understanding of organizational structures, and humility in approaching the unique circumstances of every business\u2014which is exactly what we need at this stage of D\u00e4ckverket\u2019s development. We are very excited to have Erik join our team.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h6>\u2014 Dariush Ghatan, D\u00e4ckverket co-founder<\/h6>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>A supportive role in growth and quality<\/h2>\n<p>Since its launch in January 2024, D\u00e4ckverket has expanded to include twelve locations across the country. Each acquisition has been characterized by entrepreneurship, local commitment, and a strong desire to grow within the context of a larger organization.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe remain committed to ensuring that each workshop continues to operate with a high degree of autonomy. At the same time, there is a growing need to support our contractors with the right tools, processes, and knowledge transfer. Erik will play a key role in ensuring that we continue to grow while maintaining the high standards we have established.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h6>\u2014 Lennart Walerud, D\u00e4ckverket co-founder<\/h6>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>Contact Information<\/h2>\n<p>For more information, please contact:<\/p>\n<p>Dariush Ghatan, Partner, D\u00e4ckverket<br \/>\nEmail: dariush@dackverket.se<br \/>\nTelefon: 070-606 86 96<\/p>\n<p>Lennart Walerud, Partner, D\u00e4ckverket<br \/>\nEmail: lennart@dackverket.se<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>D\u00e4ckverket announces that Erik Rydheimer will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the group on January 12, 2026. This appointment is a natural step in D\u00e4ckverket\u2019s growth journey and aims to further strengthen operational support for the entrepreneur-led workshops within the group. Focus on support for entrepreneurs and workshops D\u00e4ckverket is a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":486,"template":"","class_list":["post-510","pressrelease","type-pressrelease","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dackverket.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pressrelease\/510","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dackverket.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pressrelease"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dackverket.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/pressrelease"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dackverket.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/486"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dackverket.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=510"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}