Billerud has confirmed the appointment of Jaakko Nikkilä as President, Billerud Europe and member of the Group Management Team.
Nikkilä (pitured left) holds the position of Executive Vice President at UPM, heading the business area Specialty Paper, until year-end. Nikkilä has extensive experience in both international sales and production of fibre-based packaging materials.
“I am pleased that Jaakko Nikkilä will join Billerud to lead Region Europe where the focus for the coming years is to strengthen performance through our existing manufacturing assets. I am convinced that his qualities and deep understanding of the paper and packaging industry will be instrumental for Billerud going forward,” comments Ivar Vatne, President and CEO, Billerud.
Nikkilä will assume the position as President of Billerud Europe on 1 May 2025 and will be based in Stockholm. As previously announced, Matthew Hirst will leave Billerud on 31 January 2025. Vatne will act as the interim President of Region Europe from 1 February to 30 April.
