Juha Rouhiainen, (MSSc.), has been appointed Vice President, Investor Relations for the Metso Group. He will start in his new position on October 31, 2011 at the latest. Juha will report to Harri Nikunen, CFO.

Juha will join Metso from Neste Oil, a refining and marketing company, where he has worked as Director, Investor Relations.