New Executive Vice President for Valmet’s Tissue Business Area

Jon Jested-Rask (M.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration) has been appointed Executive Vice President, Tissue Business Area at Valmet, effective August 1, 2025. In this position he will report to the President and CEO Thomas Hinnerskov and is a member of Valmet’s Executive Leadership Team.

Jon Jested-Rask brings over 20 years of international experience and has held several senior management positions. He joins Valmet from FLSmidth, where he served as Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations & Business Development. Prior to that, he held various leadership positions at Neles, Metso and Kemotron A/S.

Jon Jested-Rask will be based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

“I am confident that Jon’s expertise and collaborative approach will contribute significantly to our strategic goals and to the continued success of Tissue Business Area, especially as we Lead the way in transforming industries towards a regenerative tomorrow. His leadership will be instrumental in driving innovation, sustainability, and long-term value for our customers and stakeholders,” says Thomas Hinnerskov, President and CEO, Valmet.

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