Valmet appoints Thomas Hinnerskov as new CEO

Thomas Hinnerskov has been appointed as president and CEO of Valmet and will start in the position during the second half of the year.

Thomas Hinnerskov succeeds Pasi Laine, who will continue as president and CEO of Valmet until his successor starts.

Thomas Hinnerskov is a Danish citizen and joins Valmet from Mediq B.V. where he has been working as the CEO since 2022.

Prior to that, Hinnerskov 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.

Earlier in his career Hinnerskov held several leadership positions in ISS A/S, as well as in various management positions in a private equity fund, in consulting and investment banking. He has a Master’s degree in Economics (Finance and Accounting) from Copenhagen Business School.

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“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 organizations, and delivered solid financial results. Valmet is a truly unique and high performing company with a strong global organization and consistent upward performance trajectory.

"I am convinced that with his background Thomas has a good foundation to take Valmet forward together with the rest of the Executive Team from the company’s excellent position built since 2013. 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 unique offering, 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,” commented Thomas Hinnerskov.