UPM has announced that Susanna Rinne will assume the role of interim Executive Vice President of the UPM Plywood business area, effective 1 January 2025. The appointment follows the earlier announcement that the current Executive Vice President of UPM Plywood, Mika Kekki, will transition to lead the UPM Specialty Papers business area from the same date.
Susanna Rinne, born in 1970, is currently Vice President of Strategy & Business Development within the UPM Plywood business area. She has been with UPM since 1995, holding various managerial positions, including Director of Marketing and Sales Development at UPM Plywood. Rinne holds a master’s degree in mechanical wood technology, bringing a wealth of expertise to her interim leadership role.
The recruitment process for the permanent Executive Vice President position for UPM Plywood is ongoing.
UPM is a global leader in providing renewable and responsible solutions across six business areas: UPM Fibres, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers, and UPM Plywood. As an industry frontrunner in sustainability, UPM is committed to the UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C and adheres to science-based targets to combat climate change. The company employs approximately 16,600 people worldwide and reports annual sales of around EUR 10.5 billion.
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