Winfried Schaur has been appointed EVP responsible for UPM Paper ENA (Europe and North America) and a member of the Group Executive Team. Schaur was previously SVP responsible for the newspaper publishing business unit within UPM Paper ENA. He was in his SVP role since 2013 and at UPM (Finland) since 2001, holding several leadership positions in the paper business. He reports to Jussi Pesonen, president and CEO.

 

"The UPM Paper ENA management team has done excellent work, and with Winfried's appointment I'm sure the solid implementation of the current strategy continues," said Pesonen.

 

"Paper ENA has been developing very well since the new business structure was decided in 2013. Clear targets, fast decision making, and motivated teams are in place at all levels. I will build on this strong fundament together with the team," Schaur said.