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. 1961
M.Sc (Engineering)
Vuorineuvos (Finnish honorary title)
Chair of the Board since 2018
Not independent of the company or its significant shareholder
Primary working experience:
Metsä Group, President and CEO (2018–)
Metsäliitto Cooperative, CEO (2018–)
Metsä Fibre Oy, CEO (2008–2018)
Oy Metsä-Botnia Ab, (now Metsä Fibre Oy), previously various positions (1988–2008)
Metsä Fibre Oy, Chair of the Board (2018–)
Metsä Spring Oy, Chair of the Board (2018–)
Metsä Tissue Oyj, Chair of the Board (2018–)
Other positions of trust:
Finnish Forest Industries Federation, Vice Chair of the Board and the Board’s Working Committee (2012–2013, 2021–), Chair of the Election Committee (2021–), Chair of the Board and the Board’s Working Committee (2018–2020), Chair of the Labour Market Committee (2017), Member of the Board (2012–)
Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI), Chair of the Board (2022–), Vice Chair of the Board (2020–2021), Member of the Steering Committee (2020–), Member of the Board (2018–)
Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company, Chair of the Supervisory Board (2021–), Member of the Supervisory Board (2009–)
Finnish Business and Policy Forum EVA, Member of the Board (2021–)
ETLA Economic Research, Member of the Board (2021–)
University of Jyväskylä, Member of the Fund Management Committee (2021–)
Finnish Chambers of Commerce, Member of the Delegation (2018–)
Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Delegation (2018–)
Finnish Quality Association, Member of the Board (2018–), Member of the Advisory Board (2008–), Chair of the Board (2020–)
Pohjolan Voima Oyj, Deputy Member of the Board (2009–)
Finnish Fair Corporation, Member of the Supervisory Board (2020–2021)
The Confederation of Finnish Industry and Employers (TT) Foundation, Member of the Board (2018–2021)
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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
Primary working experience:
Forest and agricultural entrepreneur (2001–)
Thermal entrepreneur (2003–)
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Information and Research Centre, various positions (1997–2007)
Other positions of trust:
Metsäliitto Cooperative, Member of the Supervisory Board (2004–2016), Member of the Board (2017–), Vice Chairman of the Board (2019), Chairman of the Board (2020–)
Pellervo Coop Center, 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 (2007–2008 and 2014–2016)
b. 1955
M.Sc. (Economy)
Teollisuusneuvos (Finnish honorary title)
Member of the Board since 2018
Independent of the company and of its significant shareholders
Primary working experience:
Metsä Group, Executive Vice President, Strategy (2006–28.2.2017)
M-real Corporation (now Metsä Board Corporation), CEO (2005–2006)
Metsäliitto Group, Chief Financial Officer (2003–2004)
Metsä Tissue Corporation, CEO, (1998–2003)
Oy Metsä-Botnia Ab and Metsä Serla Corporation (now Metsä Fibre Oy and Metsä Board Corporation), various management positions
Other positions of trust:
Metsä Tissue Corporation, Member of the Board (2004–2018)
Metsä Fibre Oy, Member of the Board (2004–2017)
Pohjolan Voima Oyj, Member of the Board (2007–2017)
Teollisuuden Voima Oyj, Member of the Board (2007–2017)
b. 1960
M.Sc. (Econ.), Authorized Public Accountant degree
Member of the Board since 2021
Independent of the company and its significant shareholders
Primary working experience:
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)
Positions of trust:
Danske Bank A/S, Chair of the Audit Committee (2021–), Member of the Board and Remuneration Committee (2020-)
Posti Group Oyj, Member of the Board and Chair of the Audit 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-)
b. 1979
M.Sc. (Econ.)
Member of the Board since 2021
Independent of the company and of its significant shareholders
Primary working experience:
Unilever Nordics, Ice Cream Lead, Nordics (2021–)
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)
Other positions of trust:
Finnish Food and Drink Industries' Federation (ETL), Member of the Board (2016-2019)
Polaris Pension Fund, Chair of the Board (2016-2019)
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b. 1968
M.Soc.Sc. (Econ.)
Member of the Board since 2022
Independent of the company and of its significant shareholders
Primary working experience:
Finnish Commerce Federation, Managing Director (2019– )
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)
Other positions of trust:
Vaasa University, Chair of the Board (2022–)
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, International Advisory Panel (2021–)
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
Primary working experience:
Nokian Tyres plc, President and CEO (27 May 2020–)
Huhtamäki Oyj, President and CEO (2008–2019)
Ahlström Oyj, various duties (1991–2008), President and CEO (2004–2008)
McKinsey & Company, Associate (1989–1991)
Positions of trust:
Paulig Group, Member of the Board of Directors (2019–), Chair of the Board of Directors (2020–)
Sulapac Oy, Chair of the Board of Directors (2019–)
Atria Oyj, Member of the Board of Directors (2014–5/2022)
Neles Corporation, Chair of the Board of Directors (2020–2021)
b. 1963
M.Sc (Agriculture and Forestry)
Forester
Member of the Board since 2020
Independent of the company. Not independent of the company's significant shareholder.
Primary working experience:
Farmer (1992–)
Positions of trust:
Metsäliitto Cooperative, various positions of trust (1995–), Member of the Board (2007–), Vice Chair of the Board (2020–)
Etelä-Karjalan Osuuspankki, Member of the Board (2020–)
OP Cooperative, Member of the Supervisory Board (2019–)
Simpele Cooperative Bank, Member of the Supervisory Board (2000–2017), Chair of the Supervisory Board (2011–2017), Chair of the Board (2018–)
Cooperative Council of Finland, Member (2018–2020)
Pellervo Coop Center, Member of the Delegation (2008–2017), Member of the Board (2018–2020)
b. 1946
LL.M., Master of Laws
Member of the Board since 2013
Independent of the company and of its significant shareholders
Primary working experience:
Nokia Corporation, Member of the Executive Board, Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations and Responsibility (1996–2008)
Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Secretary of State (1993–1996), various positions in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, diplomatic offices in Brussels and Geneva (1969–1993)
Other positions of trust:
Vaaka Partners, Chair of the Board (2010–2021)
IYF, Member of the Board (2009–2014)
Finnair Plc, Member of the Board (2004–2012), Vice Chair of the Board (2010–2012)
Huhtamäki Oyj, Chair of the Board (1999–2005)
Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK), Member of the Board (2004–2008)
The Federation of Finnish Technology Industries, Member and Vice Chair of the Board (2004–2007)
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The Corporate Management 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. 1964
M.Sc. (Tech), MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Metsä Group employee since 1990. Chair of Metsä Board Corporate Management Team since 2014.
Main positions:
Metsä Tissue Corporation, CEO (2012–2014)
Metsä Board Corporation, Head of Consumer Packaging (2006–2012)
Metsä Board Corporation, Vice President and Mill Manager, Metsä Board Kyro and Metsä Board Tako (2006)
Metsä Board Corporation, Vice President and Mill Manager, Metsä Board Kyro (2005–2006)
Metsä Board Corporation, Senior Vice President, Corporate Logistics and Supply Chain (2004–2005)
Metsä Board Corporation, Vice President and Mill Manager, Metsä Board Äänekoski (2001–2004)
Various management positions in Metsä Board Corporation since 1990.
Main positions of trust:
Atria Plc, member of the Board (2022–)
Finnish Forest Industries, Trade Policy Committee, Chair (2022–)
Husum Pulp AB, Chair of the Board (2021–)
Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company, member of the Supervisory Board, (2019–)
Metsä Fibre Oy, Board of Directors, member, (2014–)
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Metsä Group, Senior Vice President, Group Finance (2016–2021)
Metsä Wood, Chief Financial Officer (2015–2016)
Metsä Board Corporation, Vice President, Finance & Control (2009–2015)
Metsä Group Treasury, Long-term Funding (2003–2009)
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b. 1963
D.Sc. (Tech.)
Senior Vice President, Development
Metsä Group employee since 1993. Member of Metsä Board Corporate Management Team since 2014.
Main positions:
Metsä Board Corporation, Senior Vice President, Senior Vice President, Development (2017–2021)
Metsä Board Corporation, Senior Vice President, Production and Technology (2015–2017)
Metsä Board Corporation, Senior Vice President, Head of Cartonboard business area (2014)
Metsä Board Zanders GmbH, Managing Director and Vice President, Mill Manager (2012–2013)
Metsä Board Corporation, Vice President, R&D, Consumer Packaging business area (2008–2012) and mill manager, Metsä Board Kyro and Metsä Board Tako (2009–2010)
Metsä Board Zanders GmbH, Head of Production (2004– 2008)
Metsä Board Corporation, Vice President, R&D (2001–2004)
Metsä Board Corporation, Manager, Process Development (1999–2001)
Valmet Corporation, Manager, Product Development (1997–1999)
Valmet Corporation, USA, Manager, R&D (1995–1997)
Metsä Board Corporation, Development Manager (1993–1995)
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b. 1962
PhD.
Senior Vice President, Development
Metsä Group employee since 2016. Member of Metsä Board Corporate Management Team since October 2021.
Main positions:
Metsä Board Corporation, Vice President, Research and Product Development (2016–2021)
CLIC Innovation Ltd, Chief Technology Officer (2012–2015)
Paperra Oy, Partner (2010–2012)
Metsä Wood, Vice President, R&D (2009–2010)
Metsä Board Corporation, Vice President, R&D (2007–2009)
Metsä Board Corporation, Vice President, R&D, Head of Technology Centre Kirkniemi (2001–2007)
Metsä Board Corporation, various positions in R&D (1991–2001)
ESPRI/State University of New York, Syracuse, Visiting Scientist (1990–1991)
University of Oulu, Department of Biophysics, Research Scientist (1987–1990)
b. 1975
M.Sc. (Tech.)
Senior Vice President, Sales and Supply Chain
Metsä Group employee since 2000. Member of Metsä Board Corporate Management Team since 2016.
Main positions:
Metsä Board Corporation, CFO (2016–2021)
Metsä Group, Senior Vice President, Group Finance (2009–2016)
Metsä Board Corporation, Senior Vice President, Business Control, Graphic Papers (2008)
Metsä Board Corporation, Vice President, Group Business Control (2006–2008)
Metsä Board Corporation, Business Controller, Folding Cartons (2003–2006)
Nokia Corporation (1999–2000) and Metsä Group (2000–2003), SAP system implementation projects in finance
b. 1970
M.Sc. (Tech)
Senior Vice President, Production
Metsä Group employee since 2017. Member of Metsä Board Corporate Management Team since 2017.
Main positions:
Stora Enso Corporation, Vice President, Operations Excellence & Investments (2012–2017)
Stora Enso Corporation, Mill Director, Publication Paper, Veitsiluoto mill (2011–2012)
Stora Enso Corporation, Production Director, Oulu paper mill (2008–2011)
Stora Enso Corporation, Production Manager PM6, Oulu mill (2006–2007)
Stora Enso Corporation, Production Manager PM7, Oulu mill (2004–2005)
Metsä Board Corporation, Production Manager PM3, Kirkniemi mill (2001–2004)
b. 1970
M.Sc. (Eng)
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Metsä Group employee since 2002. Member of Metsä Board Corporate Management 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)
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