As previously announced, Metsä Group's new President and CEO Jussi Vanhanen assumes his role today, 1 July 2025. He brings to the role extensive international leadership experience, particularly in the forest industry.

Vanhanen succeeds Ilkka Hämälä, who is retiring after a distinguished career. During Hämälä's leadership, Metsä Group has achieved significant progress, and his contributions to the company's development has been pivotal.

"Ilkka Hämälä has led Metsä Group with determination and dedication. Under his leadership, the company has improved its competitiveness by investing in production facilities and the development of new businesses. He has also contributed to ecological sustainability and significant actions supporting biodiversity in forestry. Hämälä's legacy will also be reflected in Metsä Group's strategy in the future. The Board and the entire company thank him for his valuable work and visionary leadership," says Jussi Linnaranta, Chair of Metsä Group's Board of Directors

"I wish Jussi Vanhanen success in this important role for the benefit of Finnish forest owners," Linnaranta adds.