Outokumpu

Group Executive Committee

 

Juha Rantanen, b. 1952, Finnish citizen,
M.Sc. (Econ.), MBA
CEO 2005–
Chairman of the Group Executive Committee 2005–
Outokumpu Board member and Vice Chairman 2003–2004
Responsibility: Group management, Communications and IR, corporate social responsibility, legal affairs & IPR and energy strategy
Employed by the Outokumpu Group since 2004
President & CEO: Ahlstrom Corporation 1998–2004
Chairman of the Board of Directors: Fennovoima Oy, Association of Finnish Steel and Metal Producers
Vice Chairman of the Board: Moventas Oy, Stora Enso Oyj
Board member: Technology Industries of Finland
Board member and treasurer: International Stainless Steel Forum ISSF
Vice President: European Confederation of Iron and Steel Industries Eurofer
Supervisory board member: Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company

Karri Kaitue, b. 1964, Finnish citizen,
LL.Lic.
Deputy CEO 2005–
Member of the Group Executive Committee 2002–
Vice Chairman of the Group Executive Committee 2005–
Responsibility: Group strategy, business development and M&A, new ventures, Tornio Works and Environment, health and quality
Employed by the Outokumpu Group since 1990
Chairman of the Board: Destia Oy
Vice Chairman of the Board: Outotec Oyj
Board member: Cargotec Oyj

Jamie Allan, b.1956, British citizen,
Executive Vice President – Supply Chain Management
Member of the Group Executive Committee 2008–
Responsibility: Production Excellence, Supply Chain Management operations, procurement and Energy Procurement and Safety
Employed by the Outokumpu Group since 1978
Member of the British Stainless Steel Association

Bo Annvik, b. 1965, Swedish citizen,
M. Sc. (Econ.)
Executive Vice President – Specialty Stainless
Acting Executive Vice President – Group Sales and
Marketing February 2009–April 2010
Member of the Group Executive Committee 2007–
Responsibility: Special Coil and Plate, Thin Strip, OSTP, Long Products, investment projects and R&D
Employed by the Outokumpu Group since 2007
Board member: Scandinavian Automotive Suppliers, Jernkontoret – The Swedish Steel Producer’s Association,
MEGAB Metallgruppens Service AB, Employers’ Association of the Swedish Steel and Metal Industry Stål & Metall, Tibnor AB

Pii Kotilainen, b. 1960, Finnish citizen,
M.Sc. (Econ.)
Executive Vice President – Human Resources
Member of the Group Executive Committee 2009–
Responsibility: HR strategy and policy, and key HR
processes: performance management (incl. compensation),
resource management and HRD and leadership, and head office administration
Employed by the Outokumpu Group since 2009
Board member: Componenta Corporation

Esa Lager, b. 1959, Finnish citizen,
M.Sc. (Econ.), LL.M.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Member of the Group Executive Committee 2001–
Responsibility: Financial and business control, treasury and risk management, IT and real estate and portfolio business
Employed by the Outokumpu Group since 1990
Vice Chairman of the Board: Okmetic Oyj
Board member: Olvi Oyj

Kari Parvento, b. 1957, Finnish citizen
M.Sc. (Eng.)
Executive Vice President – Group Sales and Marketing
Member of the Group Executive Committee from April 1, 2010
Responsibility: Group sales and marketing strategy, customer relationship development, end-user and project sales, distributors and processors sales, stock and processing development and Pricing office
Employed by the Outokumpu Group since 2010

 

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