Juha Lappalainen (MSc. Eng., born 1962) has been appointed SVP, Strategy and Operational Development at Valmet, effective Jan. 4, 2016. Lappalainen will succeed Kari Saarinen, who was appointed Valmet's CFO in November. 

In his new position as SVP, Strategy and Operational Development, Lappalainen will be a member of Valmet's Executive Team and report to President and CEO Pasi Laine.

 

Lappalainen has been employed by Valmet since 2013, and is currently working as VP, Procurement. He has a strong, international background in global telecommunications with versatile experience in sales, technology, and business development, and in leading strategic projects including mergers and acquisitions. 

 

"It is a pleasure to welcome Juha Lappalainen to our Executive Team to develop our operations forward. As a company we have taken big leaps regarding strategy execution, procurement, quality, and health and safety results. I am convinced that under Juha's leadership we will continue to further strengthen these," said Laine.