Eeva Sipilä appointed Metso's CFO

Eeva Sipilä, M.Sc. (Econ.), CEFA, has been appointed Metso's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) starting August 1, 2016. Eeva Sipilä will be a member of Metso's Executive Team and will report to Matti Kähkönen, President and CEO. She joins Metso from Cargotec Corporation, where she has worked as Executive Vice President and CFO.

Metso's current CFO Harri Nikunen will continue in his role until the end of July, after which he will take on new responsibilities within the company.

"We are delighted to welcome Eeva Sipilä to Metso. With her extensive experience at a leading global industrial company, she will bring valuable insight and financial knowledge to Metso. Harri Nikunen will transition to a new role within the company, as part of normal successor planning and job rotation," says Matti Kähkönen.

Eeva Sipilä has been a member of Metso's Board of Directors since 2012.

source: Metso