UPM has appointed Hanna Maula as VP, Communications and Brand, effective Aug. 1. Her predecessor, Elisa Nilsson, is entering retirement as of Sept.

For the past few years Maula has acted as consultant and entrepreneur for communications and strategy in Silicon Valley. She has previous experience from leading communications organizations at Aalto University and Neste Corporation. Her research has focused on communications, leadership and strategy as well as strategies for the digital era.

Maula will be a member of UPM's Stakeholder relations management team reporting to Pirkko Harrela, Executive Vice President, Stakeholder relations.