The Association’s operations are led by the Board, the members of which are appointed for one year at a time. The Board members represent the members of the Association equitably, while representing and speaking on behalf of every member.
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 or comments about our operations, please contact any of the Board members, the President, or the office staff!