Valmet has appointed Vesa Simola as the new Area President for Valmet’s EMEA region effective 01 August 2015.
He will take over the responsibilities of Hannu Mälkiä, Area President, EMEA, who will 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,” said, Pasi Laine, President and CEO, Valmet.
Simola is currently working as Senior Vice President, Consumer Board Division at Stora Enso.