Metsa Group - Company Profile
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The following section provides information on Metsa Group’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into Metsa Group's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.
Executives
Jussi Linnaranta
Chairman Executive BoardMr. Jussi Linnaranta has been the Chairman of the company since 2020. Previously, he served as the Chairman of the company since 2020. Previously, he served as the Vice Chairman of the Metsaliitto Cooperative. Currently, Mr. Linnaranta also serves as Director of Metsa Board Corporation and Pellervo Coop Center.
Jussi Vanhanen
Chief Executive Officer; Director; President Executive BoardMr. Jussi Vanhanen has been the Chief Executive Officer, Director and President of the company since July 2025. Previously, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Vexve Armatury Group Oy from 2019 to 2024. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Mondi Group Plc from 2014 to 2017. Mr. Vanhanen served various roles at The Boston Consulting Group and UPM-Kymmene Corporation.
Vesa-Pekka Takala
Chief Financial Officer Senior ManagementMr. Vesa-Pekka Takala has been the Chief Financial Officer of the company since 2010. Previously, he served as the Chief Financial Officer and Director of Finance of Outotec Group from 2006 to 2010. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Outokumpu Group from 2001 to 2006.
Jaakko Anttila
Chief Operating Officer Senior ManagementMr. Jaakko Anttila has been the Chief Operating Officer of the company since July 2025. Previously, he served as the Executive Vice President of Metsa Wood at Metsa Group. Prior to this, he served various roles at Metsa Fiber Oy at Metsa Group, including Senior Vice President of Pulp Production, Vice President of Sales Operations, and Joutsenon pulp mill.
Anssi Tammilehto
Chief Financial Officer - Metsa Board Corporation Senior ManagementMr. Anssi Tammilehto has been the Chief Financial Officer of the company since February 2026. Previously, he served various roles at Neste Corporation.
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