Jussi Vanhanen will start in his new position on July 1, 2025.
Feb 17, 2025
Mr. Jussi Vanhanen, LLM, MBA, has been appointed as the CEO of Metsäliitto Cooperative, the parent company of Metsä Group, a Finnish forest industry company that produces wood products, pulp, paper and bioenergy from northern forests, replacing the use of fossil raw materials.
Mr. Vanhanen will also be the President and CEO of Metsä Group. He will start in his new position on July 1, 2025. Until June 30, 2025, the position will be held by Metsä Group’s current President and CEO Ilkka Hämälä, who will then serve special duties within the company. These duties will continue until October 23, 2025, when he retires.
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Mr. Vanhanen has been a member of Metsäliitto Cooperative’s Board of Directors since 2022 and is already familiar with the key aspects of the company.
Mr. Jussi Linnaranta, Chairman of the Board of Metsäliitto Cooperative, says, “Jussi Vanhanen is a values-based leader with a very strong strategic mindset and an inspiring and inclusive style of leadership. He understands the strengths and opportunities of the cooperative ownership structure to the processing of high-value-added products based on Finnish wood raw material for the global market. I wish him the best of luck and success in this important position.”
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Jussi Vanhanen says he is enthusiastic about taking up the position. “I’m grateful for the vote of confidence. Metsä Group is a great company with strong operating principles, a clear direction, and committed and competent personnel. I’m looking forward to working closely with the entire personnel and developing the company, further strengthening its position in global markets.”
