Change in Valmet's Executive Team
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Valmet Corporation's press release April 8, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. EET
Mr. Vesa Simola (M.Sc. (Eng), age 47) has been appointed Area President of
Valmet's EMEA area as of 1 August, 2015. He will be a member of Valmet's
Executive Team and report to President and CEO Pasi Laine.
Vesa Simola joins Valmet from Stora Enso, where he is currently employed as
Senior Vice President, Consumer Board Division. During his career Vesa has
gained international experience in general management covering sales,
production, R&D and supply chain by working in a global paper company. He has
vast experience of managing international customer relationships, leading
organizations, generating sales and driving profitability.
Mr. Hannu Mälkiä, the current EMEA Area President has decided to retire in June
2015.
"It is a pleasure to welcome Vesa Simola to our Executive Team to increase
customer-centricity and develop our EMEA operations further. Vesa has a strong
and versatile experience in leading international sales in one of our most
important customer segments. I also want to thank Hannu Mälkiä for his long and
successful career at Valmet and for his dedication in moving Valmet forward by
serving our customers," says Pasi Laine, President and CEO of Valmet.
VALMET CORPORATION
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For further information, please contact:
Pasi Laine, President and CEO, Valmet, tel. +358 10 672 0001
Vesa Simola's CV:
Vesa Simola has been appointed EMEA Area President
as of August 1, 2015. Prior to that he was employed
as Senior Vice President of the Consumer Board
Division at Stora Enso (2012-2015). Mr. Simola has
worked in many different management positions at
Stora Enso: Senior Vice President, Liquid and Food
Service Board Business Unit 2008-2012, Vice
President, Food Service Boards and Fresh Liquid
Packaging Boards 2006-2008, Sales Manager/
Director, Liquid Packaging Board 1999-2006, and
Production Manager, Tainionkoski Mill 1998-1999.
Mr. Simola worked as Production Manager, Heinola
Fluting Mill at Enso Oy 1995-1998 and as R&D
Engineer at Keräyskuitu Oy 1993-1995. Mr. Simola
holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering.
Photographer Peter Knutson
Valmet Corporation is the leading global developer and supplier of technologies,
automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Valmet's
vision is to become the global champion in serving its customers.
Valmet's services cover everything from maintenance outsourcing to mill and
plant improvements and spare parts. The strong technology offering includes pulp
mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for
bio-energy production. Valmet's advanced automation solutions range from single
measurements to mill wide turnkey automation projects.
Valmet's net sales in 2014 were approximately EUR 2.5 billion. Our 12,000
professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to
moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is
in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.
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