Riikka Joukio is appointed Metsä Group’s SVP, Climate and Circular Economy as of 5 December 2019. She reports to Jari Voutilainen, SVP, Corporate Affairs, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.
In her new role, Joukio supports Metsä Group’s cooperation with key societal stakeholders and acts as the Group’s representative in climate change and circular economy related working groups and forums.
Joukio has held various managerial and specialist positions in Metsä Group. She moves to her new role from the position of SVP, Greaseproof papers in Metsä Tissue.
Metsä Group is a forerunner in sustainable bioeconomy utilising renewable wood from sustainably managed northern forests.