Metso appointed Sami Takaluoma president and CEO, effective Nov. 1.
Pekka Vauramo, Metso’s current president and CEO, will continue with the company through the end of 2024.
“I want to thank all my colleagues and Metso’s board for the past six years,” Vauramo says. “We have achieved a lot, and the company is in a strong position to succeed in the future.”
Takaluoma has been with Metso since 1997. He has led Metso’s services business area since 2021.
“Having had the privilege of working for Metso for 27 years, I can confidently say that I know the company and understand our potential,” Takaluoma says. “With Metso’s long history and strong foundation in the aggregates and mining markets, we are excellently positioned to achieve industry leadership. I eagerly anticipate embarking on this journey to deliver even greater value to our customers and stakeholders, alongside my talented and dedicated colleagues.”
Adds Kari Stadigh, chair of Metso’s board of directors: “Sami has done an excellent job in leading the businesses and as a member of the leadership team over the past seven years. Under his leadership, Metso’s services and consumables businesses have grown and created significant value, especially after the merger of Metso and Outotec. The board is convinced that Sami is the right choice to lead Metso into its next phase.”
