Apr 10, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. Mr. Vesa Simola has been appointed Area President of Valmet's EMEA area as of 1 August, 2015. He will be a member of Valmet's Executive Team and report to President and CEO Pasi Laine. Mr. Hannu Mälkiä, the current EMEA Area President has decided to retire in June 2015, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Vesa Simola joins Valmet from Stora Enso, where he is currently employed as Senior Vice President, Consumer Board Division.

During his career Vesa has gained international experience in general management covering sales, production, R&D and supply chain by working in a global paper company. He has vast experience of managing international customer relationships, leading organizations, generating sales and driving profitability.

Valmet Corporation is the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries.