Metsä Board Corporation's Board of Directors currently has nine ordinary members. The Board supervises the operations and management of Metsä Board Corporation and decides on significant matters relating to strategy, investments, organisational structure and financing.
b. 1971
MBA, LLM
Chair of the Board since 2025
Not independent of the company or its significant shareholder
Metsä Group, President and CEO (1/2025–)
Metsäliitto Cooperative, CEO (5/2025–)
Vexve Oy (formerly Vexve Armatury Group Oy), CEO, Partner (2017–2024)
Mondi Group Plc, CEO, Fibre Packaging (2014–2017)
Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Senior Advisor (2013–2014)
UPM-Kymmene Corporation (1999–2013)
Metsäliitto Cooperative, Member of the Board (2022–2025), Member of the Audit Committee (2022–2025)
Boreo Plc, Member of the Board (2024–)
Technology Industries of Finland, Member of the Pirkanmaa Regional Board (2020–2023)
Logistikas Oy, Chairman of the Board (2021–2022)
Peikko Group Corporation, Member of the Board (2011–2013), Chairman (2014–2020)
WWF, Finland, Member of the Supervisory Board (2010–2016)
b. 1972
M.Sc (Agriculture and Forestry)
Agronomist
Vice Chair of the Board since 2020
Member of the Board since 2017
Independent of the company.
Not independent of the company’s significant shareholder.
Forest and agricultural entrepreneur (2001–)
Thermal entrepreneur (2003–2023)
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Information and Research Centre, various positions (1997–2007)
Metsäliitto Cooperative, Chair of the Board (2020–), Vice Chair of the Board (2019), Member of the Board (2017–), Member of the Supervisory Board (2004–2016)
Pellervo Coop Center, Vice Chair of the Board (2025–), Member of the Board (2020–)
Pohjois-Savo Cooperative bank, Member of the Representative Council (2014–2017)
The Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK), Member of the Energy Committee (2014–2016 and 2007–2008)
b. 1970
M.Sc., (Econ.)
Ebit Oy, CEO (2001–)
Reima Group Oy, CEO (2012–2024)
BletBI Advisors Shanghai Ltd, Director, Partner (2011–2012)
Fiskars Corporation, VP, Marketing (2009–2010)
Iittala Group, Group Director, Director Consumer sales and Iittala brand (2008–2009)
Iittala Group, several leadership positions (2004–2008)
Merita Securities (currently Nordea), Chief Equity Analyst, Deputy Managing Director (1994–1999)
Reima Group Corporation, Chair of the Board (2024–)
Nokian Tyres Plc, Vice Chair of the Board (2024–)
Taaleri Plc, Board member (2019–)
Infinited Fiber Company Inc, Board Member (2022–2024)
Marimekko Corporation, Vice Chair of the Board (2011-2022)
Business Finland Oy, Board member (2018–2021)
Finnair Plc, Board member (2009–2012)
b. 1971
MBA, Finance
Member of the Board since 2024
Independent of the company and of its significant shareholders
SSAB AB (publ), Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, (2021– )
SSAB Europe Oy, Vice President of Finance and Controlling, SSAB Europe division (2016–2021)
Paroc Oy, Technical Insulation business, Business Controller (2015–2016)
SSAB Europe Oy, (former Ruukki Metals Oyj), various tasks of the manager of the financial sector (2009–2015)
Rautaruukki Oyj, various tasks in the financial sector (2005–2009)
Outokumpu Oyj, various tasks in the financial sector (2002–2005)
b. 1960
M.Sc. (Econ.), Authorized Public Accountant degree
Member of the Board since 2021
Independent of the company and its significant shareholders
KPMG Oy Ab:
Chair of the Board (2016–2018)
CEO (2010–2016)
Lead Audit Partner of Large Corporates in Financial Services, Manufacturing and Retail Industry (2006–2019)
Head of Audit (2006–2010)
Various audit and IFRS client engagements in Finland and abroad (1987–2005)
Hiab Corporation, Member of the Board and Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee (2023–)
Danske Bank A/S, Member of the Board (2020–2025), Chair of the Audit Committee (2021–2024)
Posti Group Oyj, Member of the Board and Chair of the Audit, Risk and Sustainability Committee (2020–)
Helsinki Deaconess Institute Foundation sr, Chair of the Audit Committee (2022–), Member of the Board (2020–)
Directors' Institute Finland ry, Member of the Board (2021–)
Savonlinna Opera Festival Support Association ry, Member of the Board (2018–)
Jalmari and Rauha Ahokas Medical Foundation sr, Chair of the Supervisory Board (2018–2022), Member of the Supervisory Board (2013–2017), Chair of the Board (2008–2012), Member of the Board (2005–2007), Member of the delegation (1999–2004)
b. 1968
M.Soc.Sc. (Econ.)
Member of the Board since 2022
Independent of the company and of its significant shareholders
Finnish Commerce Federation, Managing Director (2019–2024 )
OECD, Deputy Secretary General (2014–2018)
Finnish Prime Minister (2010–2011)
Minister of Public Administration and Local Government (2007–2010)
Minister for Foreign Trade and Development and Minister for European Affairs (2005–2006)
Member of Parliament, Finland (1995–2014)
German-Finnish Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Delegation (2024–)
Club de Madrid, Member (2024–)
The Finnish Fare Foundation, Member of the Board (2024–)
Vaasa University, Chair of the Board (2022–)
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, International Advisory Panel (2021–)
Savonlinna Opera Festival's Board of Trustees, Member (2020–)
Blic Public Affairs, Member of the Board (2019–2022)
Messukeskus Helsinki, Member of Supervisory Board (2019–2021)
Suomi Mutual, Member of the Board (2013–2014)
The Finnish Center Party, Leader (2010–2012)
Helsinki City Council, Member (2005–2012)
The Finnish Center Party, Deputy Party Leader (2003–2008)
Uusimaa Regional Council, Member (2004–2008)
Ilkka-Yhtymä Group, Member of Supervisory Board (2006–2007)
Finnish National Opera Foundation, Member of the Board (2004–2007 and 2013–2014)
Lännen Tehtaat Oyj, Member of Supervisory Board (1996–2005)
Alko, Member of Supervisory Board (2002–2003)
Leonia Bank, Member of Supervisory Board (1997–2000)
VR Group Ltd, Member of Supervisory Board (1995–1997)
b. 1961
M.Sc. Economics, MBA
Member of the Board since 2020
Independent of the company and of its significant shareholders
Nokian Tyres plc, President and CEO (2020–2024)
Huhtamäki Oyj, President and CEO (2008–2019)
Ahlström Oyj, various duties (1991–2008), President and CEO (2004–2008)
McKinsey & Company, Associate (1989–1991)
Solar Foods Oyj, Chair of the Board of Directors (2025–)
Hiab Corporation, Chair of the Board of Directors (2025–) Member of the Board of Directors (2024–)
Munksjö AB, Chair of the Board of Directors (2022–)
Paulig Oy, Member of the Board of Directors (2019–), Chair of the Board of Directors (2020–)
b. 1971
M.Sc (Agriculture and Forestry)
Agronomist
Member of the Board since 2023
Independent of the company.
Not independent of the company's significant shareholder.
Forestry and agriculture entrepreneur (1994–)
Stonepower Oy, CEO (2021–)
Dometal Oy, CEO, partner (2011–2021)
Multiva Magyarország Kft., CEO of the Hungarian subsidiary (2013–)
Potila Tuotanto Oy, CEO (2017–2020)
Farmit Website Oy, CEO (2005–2010)
Lännen Tehtaat Oyj, Development manager (2003–2005)
Suomen Gallup Elintarviketieto Oy, Research manager (2001–2003)
Pellervon taloudellinen tutkimuslaitos, Researcher (1998–2001)
Metsä's Conservation Foundation sr, Chair of the Board (2025–)
Metsäliitto Cooperative, Vice Chair of the Board (2023–), Member of the Board (2020–)
Pellervo Coop Center, Member of the Delegation (2023–)
LocalTapiola General Mutual Insurance Company, Member of the Supervisory (2014–2023)
LähiTapiola Loimi-Häme Regional Mutual Insurance Company, Member of the Board (2008–2022)
Dometal Oy, Member of the Board (2012–2021)
Potila Tuotanto Oy, Member of the Board (2013–2020)
Lähivakuutus Cooperative, Member of the Supervisory Board (2011–2014)
Forestry Management Association Loimijoki, Member of the Delegation (2005–2019)
b. 1971
M.Sc. Eng (Chemical Technology & Industrial Economy)
Boliden AB, President, Boliden Smelters (2019–)
Holmen AB, President and CEO, Iggesund Paperboard (2017–2019)
Holmen AB, General Manager, Hallsta Paper (2012–2017)
Holmen AB, Various production, technology and project related tasks in Madrid, Norrköping and Husum paper mills (1997–2012)
European Metals association, Member of the Board (2024–)
The Corporate Leadership Team's responsibilities include investment planning, preparing the company’s strategic guidelines, allocating resources, controlling routine functions, and preparing matters to be reviewed by the Board. For more information about the management team’s work see Corporate Governance.
b. 1969
LL.M., trained on the bench
Chief Executive Officer
Metsä Group employee since 1998. CEO of Metsä Board Corporation since 2025.
Metsä Group, Executive Vice President, Strategy (2025)
Metsä Tissue Corporation, CEO (2018–2025)
Metsä Group, Executive Vice President, Strategy (2017–2018)
Metsä Wood, Executive Vice President (2013–2018)
Metsä Group, General Counsel (2003–2013)
Metsäliitto Group (today Metsä Group), Legal counsel (2000–2003)
Metsä-Serla Corporation (today Metsä Board Corporation), Legal counsel (1998–2000)
Finnish Forest Industries Federation, Member of the Board (2018–)
Metsä Fibre Oy, Member of the Board (2017–)
Pohjolan Voima Oyj, Member of the Board (2017–2025), Deputy member of the Board (2025–)
Maanpuolustuskurssiyhdistys ry, Member of the Board (2020–)
Metsä Greaseproof Papers Oy, Chair of the Board (2021–2025)
Metsä Spring Oy, Member of the Board (2018–2025)
Teollisuuden Voima Oyj, Member of the Board (2017–2025)
Federation of the Finnish Woodworking Industries, Member of the Board (2017–2018), Chair of the Board (2015–2016)
b. 1970
Ms.Sc. (Econ.)
SVP, Containerboard
Member of Metsä Board Corporate Leadership Team since January 2026.
Metsä Board Oyj, Senior Vice President, Containerboard (2026–)
Stora Enso Oyj, Senior Vice President, Fresh Containerboard Business Unit (2023–2025)
Stora Enso Oyj, Executive Vice President, Group Sourcing & Logistics (2023)
Stora Enso Oyj, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Operational Excellence, Packaging Solution Division (2019–2023)
Kemira Oyj, Vice President, EMEA Supply Chain (2017–2019)
Fazer Oyj, Vice President positions in Supply Chain (2013-2017)
Nokia Oyj, various managerial positions in Supply Chain and Marketing (1999–2013)
Stora Enso Oyj, Sales & Marketing positions (1995–1999)
Finntraffic Oy, member of the Board of Directors (2023–)
Finntrafic Road Oy, member of the Board of Directors (2021–2023)
b. 1979
M.Sc. (Econ.)
SVP, Commercial Operations
Member of Metsä Board Corporate Leadership Team since August 2025.
Unilever Nordics, Ice Cream Lead, Nordics (2021–2025)
Unilever PLC, Strategy Director, Global Markets (2019–2021)
Unilever Finland Oy, Managing Director, Sales Director (2013–2019)
Procter & Gamble Oy, various managerial positions in sales (2006–2013)
Hewlett Packard Oy, various positions in sales and marketing (2004–2006)
Tokmanni Group Corporation, Member of the Board, Member of Sustainability and Personnel Committee and Member of Finance and Audit Committee (5/2025–)
Metsä Board Corporation, Member of the Board (2021–7/2025), Member of the Audit Committee (3/2025–7/2025), Member of the Nomination and HR Committee (2021–3/2025)
Finnish Food and Drink Industries' Federation (ETL), Member of the Board (2016-2019)
Polaris Pension Fund, Chair of the Board (2016-2019)
SHARES OWNED IN METSÄ BOARD CORPORATION
b. 1980
M.Sc. (Tech.)
SVP, Production and Supply Chain
Member of Metsä Board Corporate Leadership Team since October 2025.
Metsä Board, SVP, Business Transformation (2025–)
UPM Fibres, Vice President, Strategy, Research & Development (2022–2025)
UPM Specialty Papers, General Manager, Specialty paper mill (2019–2021)
UPM Specialty Papers, Vice President, Strategy and Business Development (2017–2018)
UPM Kymmene, several positions at strategy, business, sales and supply chain development (2010–2017)
Nokia Markets, Manager, Business Development (2007–2009)
Nokia Mobile Phones, Analyst, Marketing Planning & Investment and Manager, Asian Marketing (2005–2007)
Suominen Corporation, Member of the Board and Audit Committee and Chair of the Strategy Committee (2023–)
b. 1982
CFO
M.Sc. (Economics), CEFA
Member of Metsä Board Corporate Leadership Team since January 2026.
Neste Corp., Senior Vice President, Strategy, M&A and Investor Relations (2024–2026)
Neste Corp., Interim CFO, (10/2024–3/2025)
Neste Corp., Vice President, Investor Relations (2022–2024)
Neste Corp., Vice President, Corporate Business Control (2013–2022)
Neste Corp., Director, Business Control (2010–2013)
Neste Corp., Sales Manager (2008–2010)
Neste Corp., various Finance and Supply Chain Specialist positions (2005–2008)
Metsä Board International Oy, Chair of the Board (2/2026–)
Neste Markkinointi Oy, Chair of the Board (2024–1/2026)
Kiilto Family Oy, Member of the Board (2020–)
Neste Renewable Solutions US Inc., Member of the Board (2020–2023)
b. 1970
M.Sc. (Eng)
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Metsä Group employee since 2002. Member of Metsä Board Corporate Leadership Team since 2019.
Main positions:
Metsä Fibre Oy, SVP Production, pulp (2018–2019)
Metsä Fibre Oy, VP, Äänekoski Mill (2009–2017)
Oy Metsä Botnia Ab (now Metsä Fibre Oy), various positions (2002–2008)
Herkules Ab, various positions in sales and customer service (1995–2002)
Botnia Mill Service Oy, board member (2018–2019)
SHARES OWNED IN METSÄ BOARD CORPORATION