Change in the Outokumpu Leadership Team: Anouk de Graaf appointed as EVP – People, Sustainability & Corporate Relations

Change in the Outokumpu Leadership Team: Anouk de Graaf appointed as EVP – People, Sustainability & Corporate Relations

Anouk de Graaf (MBA) has been appointed as Executive Vice President – People, Sustainability and Corporate Relations and a member of Outokumpu Leadership Team as of February 1, 2026.

Anouk de Graaf has an extensive international background in human resources, spanning across diverse industries and several regions, most recently as Vice President, Global People and Culture Business Partners at Borealis and before that in various HR leadership and management roles at DSM and Philips.

“I am delighted to welcome Anouk to Outokumpu’s Leadership Team. Her global experience in strategic human resources and change management will support our transformation and the execution of our growth-focused strategy. Anouk is a business-driven leader with strong values and communication skills and will be a great addition to our team,” says Kati ter Horst, President and CEO at Outokumpu.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the Outokumpu team at a pivotal moment, to support the implementation of the new strategy, EVOLVE. This is an exciting and meaningful opportunity both personally and professionally. Building on more than 100 years of expertise, Outokumpu’s commitment to sustainability and innovation creates a powerful foundation for future growth,” says Anouk de Graaf.

Anouk de Graaf will be based in the Netherlands and report to CEO Kati ter Horst.

For more information:

Investors: Ulla Paajanen, SVP, IR and Strategic Advisory, tel. +358 40 763 8767

Media: Päivi Allenius, SVP – Brand, Communications and Public Affairs, tel. +358 40 753 7374, or Outokumpu media desk, tel. +358 40 351 9840, e-mail media(at)outokumpu.com 

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