Valmet appoints new president for pulp and energy business line

Valmet has appointed Bertel Karlstedt as a new President of Pulp and Energy business line effective 01 February 2015.

 

Karlstedt is currently the President and CEO at Nordkalk Corporation. He has a strong background in R&D both in Finland and internationally, having previously worked for Valmet and Metso, according to the company.

 

"It is a pleasure to get Bertel Karlstedt to our Executive Team with his strong industrial experience and established relations with many of our customers," said, Pasi Laine, President and CEO, Valmet.

 

Karlstedt will replace Jyrki Holmala who stepped down as the President of Pulp and Energy business line effective 28 November 2014.