Jussi Noponen has been appointed Executive Vice President of Metsä Wood, part of Metsä Group, and a member of Metsä Group’s Executive Management Team as of 1 March 2026. He will report to Jussi Vanhanen, President and CEO, Metsä Group. Noponen has held various roles at Metsä Group since 2000 and has been a member of the Corporate Leadership Team of Metsä Board since 2016. At Metsä Board, he has served as CFO, SVP, Sales and Supply Chain as well as SVP, Production and Supply Chain. Juha Pilli-Sihvola, who has served as interim EVP, Metsä Wood, will return to his role as CFO, Metsä Wood as of 1 March 2026.