The activities of PI are led by a Board of Directors whose members are elected for one-year terms. The Board represents the diversity of PI’s membership and serves as the voice and representative of all members. Its responsibilities include implementing the decisions of the association, managing its operations and finances, developing its activities, and safeguarding the interests of the association while ensuring compliance with its rules and regulations.
Board 2026-2027
Pia Nilsson, UPM, Chairperson *
Matti Lares, Metsä Group, Vice Chairperson *
Ida Heimo, Aalto University, Young member
Antti Lindqvist, PI *
Hanna Lahtela, MM Kotkamills
Pekka Moisio, Valmet
Petri Söderberg, AFRY
Jari Nikkinen, Sappi *
Jarno Peltonen, Elomatic
Jussi Piira, Andritz
Mari Taipale, CH-Bioforce
Jarkko Tehomaa, Stora Enso
Atte Virtanen, VTT *
Mari Zabihian, Kemira *
Sirpa Välimaa, Sulzer
Vera Hallikainen, PI, Secretary
*) Member of the internal working committee of the Board
If you have ideas, suggestions, or feedback regarding PI’s activities, please feel free to contact the Board member you know best or reach out to the PI office. We are always happy to hear from you.