Outokumpu

Group Executive Committee

Juha Rantanen, b. 1952, M.Sc. (Econ.), MBA
CEO 2005–
Chairman of the Group Executive Committee 2005–
Responsibility: Group management, Communications and IR and corporate social responsibility
Employed by the Outokumpu Group since 2004
Outokumpu Board member and Vice Chairman 2003–2004
Chairman of the board of directors: Finpro Association, Fennovoima Oy
Vice Chairman of the board of directors: Moventas Oy
Vice President: European Confederation of Iron and Steel Industries Eurofer
Board member: Technology Industries of Finland,
Association of Finnish Steel and Metal Producers, Stora-Enso Oyj
Supervisory board member: Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company

Karri Kaitue, b. 1964, LL.Lic.
Deputy CEO 2005–
Member of the Group Executive Committee 2002–,
Vice Chairman of the Group Executive Committee 2005–
Responsibility: Group strategy, business development and M&A, new ventures, legal affairs & IPR and portfolio businesses
Employed by the Outokumpu Group since 1990
Vice Chairman of the Board: Okmetic Oyj, Outotec Oyj
Board member: Cargotec Oyj

Jamie Allan, b.1956
Executive Vice President – Supply Chain Management
Member of the Group Executive Committee 2008 –
Responsibility: Production Excellence, Supply Chain Management operations, procurement, and control and steel balance
Employed by the Outokumpu Group since 1992
Member of the British Stainless Steel Association

Bo Annvik, b. 1965, M.Sc. (Econ.)
Executive Vice President - Specialty Stainless
Member of the Group Executive Committee 2007-
Responsibility: Special Coil and Plate, Thin Strip, OSTP and investment projects 
Employed by the Outokumpu Group since 2007
Board member: Scandinavian Automotive Suppliers

Pekka Erkkilä, b. 1958, M.Sc. (Eng.)
Executive Vice President – General Stainless
Member of the Group Executive Committee 2003–
Responsibility: Tornio Works, Long Products, R&D, energy procurement, and safety, environment & quality 
Employed by the Outokumpu Group since 1983
Chairman of the Board: Finnish Association of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
Board Member: International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF), Jernkontoret

Andrea Gatti, b. 1962, M.Sc. (Econ.)
Executive Vice President – Group Sales and Marketing
Member of the Group Executive Committee 2005–
Responsibility: End-user and projects sales, distributors & processors sales, group marketing, European stock & processing development, pricing office and sales company controlling
Employed by the Outokumpu Group since 2002

Esa Lager, b. 1959, M.Sc.(Econ.), LL.M.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Member of the Group Executive Committee 2001–
Responsibility: Financial and business control, treasury and risk management, IT, change management and projects, and real estate
Employed by the Outokumpu Group since 1990
Board Member: Olvi Oyj

Timo Vuorio, b. 1949, M.Sc. (Econ.)
Executive Vice President – Human Resources
Member of the Group Executive Committee 2005–
Responsibilities: HR strategy and policy, and key HR processes: performance management (incl. compensation), resource management and HRD & leadership, and head office administration
Employed by the Outokumpu Group since 2005

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