"Metso is a great company with world-class competence and experts. It is a market leader in many of its product fields. I am familiar with Metso's operating environment thanks to my long background in the industry, and therefore I find the opportunity to start leading Metso an attractive one. I look forward to building the company's future together with the Metso team," says Pekka Vauramo.

CFO Eeva Sipilä will continue to serve as Metso's interim CEO until Pekka Vauramo begins in his new role. "On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Eeva Sipilä and the whole Metso Executive Team at this stage for their excellent work during the challenging transition period. Eeva will continue in her role as CFO after Pekka starts as President and CEO," says Mikael Lilius.

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