Valmet’s Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Hinnerskov President and CEO of Valmet and he will start in the position at the end of September 2024 at the latest. Hinnerskov succeeds Pasi Laine, who will continue as the President and CEO of Valmet until his successor starts.
Hinnerskov joins Valmet from Mediq B.V. where he has been working as the CEO since 2022. Prior to his current position, he was the Executive Vice President at Kone responsible for South Europe, Middle East and Africa between 2021-2022 and Executive Vice President for Central Europe between 2016-2021.
“Thomas Hinnerskov has a strong track record in successfully leading versatile businesses in a global business environment. He has extensive international experience which he has gained by living and working in several countries across three continents over the years. He has successfully generated growth, developed people and organisations, and delivered solid financial results. We look forward to working with Thomas and wish him the best of success in his new demanding position. At the same time, I would like once again to express the deep gratitude and respect for the exceptional and committed work Pasi Laine has done in creating Valmet and in competently guiding and developing the company through an exceptional period of growth,” says Mikael Mäkinen, Chairman of the Board, Valmet.
“I am excited to join Valmet, which is known as a global leader in its field with a strong customer focus and consistent engagement to enhancing a more sustainable world. This all comes to life through a committed, highly competent team of over 19,000 valmeteers around the world. Valmet has an impressive legacy, and I am honored to become part of the company’s journey forward,” says Hinnerskov.
