The Board of Directors of Valmet has appointed Mr. Thomas Hinnerskov as the President and CEO of Valmet. Mr. Thomas Hinnerskov will succeed Mr. Passi Laine by September 2024.
Feb 20, 2024
Valmet’s Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Thomas Hinnerskov as the President and CEO of Valmet and he will start in the position during the second half of the year and at the end of September 2024 at the latest. Mr. Thomas Hinnerskov succeeds Mr. Pasi Laine, who will continue as the President and CEO of Valmet until his successor starts.
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Mr. Mikael Mäkinen, Chairman of the Board, Valmet, said, “Thomas Hinnerskov has a strong track record in successfully leading versatile businesses in a global business environment. He has extensive international experience which he has gained by living and working in several countries across three continents over the years. He has successfully generated growth, developed people and organizations, and delivered solid financial results. Valmet is a truly unique and high-performing company with a strong global organization and consistent upward performance trajectory. I am convinced that with his background Thomas has a good foundation to take Valmet forward together with the rest of the Executive Team from the company’s excellent position built since 2013. We look forward to working with Thomas and wish him the best of success in his new demanding position. At the same time, I would like once again to express deep gratitude and respect for the exceptional and committed work Pasi Laine has done in creating Valmet and in competently guiding and developing the company through an exceptional period of growth.”
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The incoming President and CEO Mr. Thomas Hinnerskov, said, “I am excited to join Valmet, which is known as a global leader in its field with a unique offering, strong customer focus, and consistent engagement to enhance a more sustainable world. This all comes to life through a committed, highly competent team of over 19,000 valmeteers around the world. Valmet has an impressive legacy, and I am honored to become part of the company’s journey forward.”
