Pia Aaltonen-Forsell Appointed Valmet's Chief Financial Officer
Valmet has appointed Pia Aaltonen-Forsell as its new Chief Financial Officer. She is set to start in the role by the end of January 2027.
Valmet Oyj has appointed Pia Aaltonen-Forsell (M. Soc.Sc. (Econ.), MBA) as its new Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Executive Leadership Team. Aaltonen-Forsell will report to President and CEO Thomas Hinnerskov and commence her duties at the latest by the end of January 2027.
Aaltonen-Forsell joins Valmet from her previous position as CFO at Finnair. Her extensive background includes financial leadership roles at Northvolt, Outokumpu, Ahlström-Munksjö, Vacon, and various management and finance positions at Stora Enso. She also serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Audit Committee for UPM-Kymmene Corporation.
"I am very pleased to welcome Pia to Valmet. She brings proven, broad financial expertise and experience from leading complex global organizations. As we continue to develop Valmet and execute our strategy, her leadership will be important in driving our financial performance, cost competitiveness, and long-term value creation for our stakeholders," said Thomas Hinnerskov, President and CEO of Valmet.
Aaltonen-Forsell succeeds Valmet's current CFO Katri Hokkanen, who is leaving her position by the end of September 2026, as previously announced on March 20, 2026.