Outokumpu’s Board of Directors comprises seven members elected by the Annual General Meeting in March 2019.
Board of Directors
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Remuneration of and Outokumpu shares owned by the Board of Directors
Kari Jordan Chairman of the Board of Directors
Kari Jordan
Chairman of the Board of Directorsb. 1956, Finnish citizen
M.Sc (Econ.), Vuorineuvos (Finnish honorary title),
Outokumpu Board member 2018–
Chairman of the Board 2018–
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
Work experience
CEO Metsäliitto Cooperative 2004–2017
President and CEO Metsä Group 2006–2018
Chairman, Metsä Board Corporation 2005–2018
Chairman, Metsä Fibre Oy 2006–2017
Chairman, Metsä Tissue Corporation 2004–2017
Executive Vice President and Member of the Group Executive Management: Nordea AB and predecessors 1994–2004
Executive Director and Member of the Board of Directors: OKOBANK 1987–1994
Positions of trust
Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company 2015–
Vice Chairman of the Board: Nokian Tyres Plc 2018–
Chairman of the Board: Finland Chamber of Commerce 2012–2016
Chairman of the Board: Finnish Forest Industries Federation 2009–2011
Vice Chairman of the Board: Finnish Forest Industries Federation 2005-2008, 2014–2017
Member of the Board: Finnish Forest Industries Federation 2005–2017
Vice Chairman of the Board: Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) 2009–2011, 2013–2014
Member of the Board: Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) 2005–2016
Holds several positions of trust in foundations and non-profit associations
Heikki Malinen Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
Heikki Malinen
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directorsb. 1962, Finnish citizen
M.Sc. (Econ.), MBA (Harvard)
Outokumpu Board member 2012–
Vice Chairman of the Board 2019–
Member of the Remuneration Committee
Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
Work experience
President and CEO: Posti Group Corporation (formerly Itella Corporation) 2012–
President and CEO: Pöyry PLC 2008–2012
Executive Vice President, Strategy, member of the UPM Executive Team: UPMKymmene Corporation, Helsinki, Finland 2006–2008
President: UPM North America, Chicago, USA 2004–2005
President of Sales: UPM North America, Chicago, USA 2002–2003
Managing Partner: Jaakko Pöyry Consulting, New York, USA 2000–2001
Engagement Manager: McKinsey & Co, Atlanta, USA 1997–1999
Director, Business Development UPM Paper Divisions, Helsinki, Finland 1994–1996
Positions of trust
Vice Chairman (2016–2018) and Board member: Service Sector Employers PALTA 2013–
Board member: Realia Group 2017–
Board member: East Office of Finnish Industries 2012–
Chairman: American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Finland) 2009–2014
Board member: Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company 2014–2016
Board member: Federation of Finnish Technology Industries 2011–2012
Supervisory Board member: Finnish Fair Corporation 2014–
Supervisory Board member: Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company 2013
Board member: Botnia Oy 2006–2008
Kati ter Horst Member of the Board of Directors
Kati ter Horst
Member of the Board of Directorsb. 1968, Finnish citizen
M.Sc. (Marketing), MBA (International Business)
Outokumpu Board member 2016–
Member of the Audit Committee
Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
Executive Vice President, Head of Stora Enso Paper 2014–
Senior Vice President, Paper Sales, Printing and Living: Stora Enso 2013–2014
Senior Vice President, Office Paper Sales, Printing and Reading: Stora Enso 2012–2013
Director, Customer Service Centre West, Publication Paper: Stora Enso 2010–2012
Several managerial positions in the paper business, 1996–2010
Business analyst, Jaakko Pöyry Consulting, Singapore 1994–1996
Positions of trust
Board member: EURO-GRAPH asbl 2017–
Board member: Finnish Forest Industries Federation 2015–
Eeva Sipilä Member of the Board of Directors
Eeva Sipilä
Member of the Board of Directorsb. 1973, Finnish citizen
M. Sc. (Econ.), CEFA
Outokumpu Board member 2017–
Chairman of the Audit Committee
Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
Chief Financial Officer and Deputy to the CEO: Metso Corporation 2016–
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer: Cargotec Corporation 2008–2016
SVP, Investor Relations and Communications: Cargotec Corporation 2005–2008
VP, Investor Relations: Metso Corporation 2004–2005
Investor Relations Manager: Metso Corporation 2002–2004
Equity Analyst: Mandatum Stockbrokers (part of Sampo group) 1999–2002
Associate Consultant: Arkwright AB, Stockholm, Sweden
1997–1998
Positions of trust
Board member in Metso Corporation (2012-2016) and Audit Committee chairman (2014-2016)
Board member in Basware Corporation 2010-2013
Vesa-Pekka Takala Member of the Board of Directors
Vesa-Pekka Takala
Member of the Board of Directorsb. 1966
Finnish citizen
M.Sc. (Econ.)
Outokumpu Board member 2019–
Member of the Audit Committee
Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
Work experience
Deputy Managing Director: Metsäliitto Cooperative 2017–
Chief Financial Officer (CFO): Metsä Group 2010–
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Substitute to CEO, Member of the Group Executive Committee: Outotec Oyj 2009–2010
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Member of the Group Executive Committee: Outotec Oyj 2006–2009
Executive Vice President, Corporate Controller, Member of the Group Executive Committee: Outokumpu Oyj 2005–2006
Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller: Outokumpu Oyj 2001–2005
Vice President, Corporate Controller: Outokumpu Oyj 1998–2001
Positions of trust
Board member: Metsä Tissue Oy 2018–
Board member: Metsä Spring Oy 2018–
Chairman of the Board: Metsä Group Treasury Oy 2013–
Board member, the Economy and Tax Committee: Finnish Forest Industries 2017–
Member of the Delegation: the Helsinki School of Economics Foundation 2014–
Board member, the Economy and Tax Committee: Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) 2013–2016
Pierre Vareille Member of the Board of Directors
Pierre Vareille
Member of the Board of Directorsb. 1957, French citizen, Knight of the Legion of Honour in July 2003
M.Sc. (Ecole Centrale Paris), BA (Econ.) (Sorbonne University), Degree in Controlling and Finance (Institut de Contrôle de Gestion)
Outokumpu Board member 2018–
Member of the Remuneration Committee
Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
Work experience
Chairman and CEO 2012–2013 and CEO 2013–2016: Constellium
Chairman of the Board and CEO: FCI SA 2008–2012
Chief Operating Officer: FCI SA 2007–2008
Group Chief Executive: Wagon Plc. 2004–2007
Senior Executive Vice President: Alcan Inc. 2003–2004
Senior Executive Vice President and President of the Aluminium Conversion Sector: Pechiney 2002–2003
Executive Vice President and President of the Exhaust Systems Business Group: Faurecia 1999–2002
Chairman and CEO: GFI Aerospace (now LISI Aerospace)
1995–1999
CEO of Group subsidiaries Cefival and Specitubes 1990–1995 and several operational and staff positions 1982–1989: Vallourec Group
Positions of trust
Chairman of the Board: Société Bic SA 2018–
Board member and member of the Remuneration and Selection Committee: Etex SA 2017–
Board member 2017– and member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee 2018–: Ferroglobe Plc.
Board member 2015– and member of the Audit Committee 2018–: Verallia
Founder and Co-President: The Vareille Foundation 2014–
Lead Director and Vice President of the Board: Société Bic SA 2016–2018
Board member and member of the Audit Committee: Société Bic SA 2009–2016
Board member and member of the Strategic Committee: CentraleSupelec 2008–
Chairman: European Aluminium Association 2015–2016
President: Alumni Association of the Ecole Centrale
2011–2013
In addition, Mr. Vareille has been a Member of the Board of Directors of diverse organizations such as the Advisory Board of the Confederation of British Industry, the European Committee of the MEDEF (Confederation of the French Industry) and the GIFAS (French Aerospace Industries Association).
Julia Woodhouse Member of the Board of Directors
Julia Woodhouse
Member of the Board of Directorsb. 1958, British citizen
BA (hons) History
Outokumpu Board member 2019–
Member of the Audit Committee
Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
Work experience
Director, Global Chassis Purchasing, Ford Motor Company 2016– 2018
Director, Global Power Train Components Purchasing, Ford Motor Company 2012–2016
Director, Ford of Europe Program Purchasing, Ford Motor Company 2005–2011
Director, Implementation Team, Ford Motor Company 2004–2005
Director, Team Value Management, Strategy & Business Development, Ford Motor Company 2002–2003
Positions of trust
Member of the Strategic Advisory Board: Ford/Michelin 2016–2018
Committee member: Ford Motor Company Global Purchasing Personnel Development Committee 2016–2018
Committee member: Ford Motor Company North America Purchasing Diversity Committee 2012–2015
Member: Ford/Ford Otosan Joint Venture Sourcing Governance Forum 2007–2011
In addition, Ms. Woodhouse has held several additional roles on operating boards including Components Division and International Operations.