Board of Directors
Outokumpu’s Board of Directors comprises of seven members.
Kari Jordan
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Kari Jordan
Chairman of the Board of Directors
b. 1956, Finnish citizen
M.Sc (Econ.), Vuorineuvos (Finnish honorary title)
Outokumpu Board member 2018–
Chairman of the Board 2018–
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
Work experience
CEO: Metsäliitto Cooperative 2004–2017
President and CEO: Metsä Group 2006–2018
Chairman: Metsä Board Corporation 2005–2018
Chairman: Metsä Fibre Oy 2006–2017
Chairman: Metsä Tissue Corporation 2004–2017
Executive Vice President and Member of the Group Executive Management: Nordea AB and predecessors 1994–2004
Member of the Board of Management: OKOBANK 1987–1994
Vice President: Citicorp Investment Bank Ltd 1986–1987
Several management positions: Citibank Plc 1981–1986
Positions of trust
Chairman of the Board of Directors (March 2023–) and member of the Board of Directors (2022–2023): Stora Enso
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors: Nordea Bank Abp 2019–March 2022
Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company 2015–2019
Vice Chairman of the Board: Nokian Tyres Plc 2018–2021
Chairman of the Board: Finland Chamber of Commerce 2012–2016
Chairman of the Board: Finnish Forest Industries Federation 2009–2011
Vice Chairman of the Board: Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) 2009–2011, 2013–2014
Chairman of the Board: Finnish Bankers’ Association 2002–2004
Mr. Jordan holds several positions of trust in foundations and non-profit associations.
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Heinz Jörg Fuhrmann
Member of the Board of Directors
Heinz Jörg Fuhrmann
Member of the Board of Directors
b. 1956, German citizen
PhD, Metallurgy, University of Berlin, Germany
Master's Degree, Metallurgy, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Honorary Professor, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Outokumpu Board member 2021–
Member of the Remuneration Committee
Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
Work experience
Chief Executive Officer: Salzgitter AG 2011–2021
Vice Chairman, Executive Board: Salzgitter AG 2007–2011
Chief Financial Officer: Salzgitter AG 2001–2011
Executive Board Member: Salzgitter AG and Preussag Stahl AG 1996–2001
General Representative and Head of Central Corporate Planning: Preussag Stahl AG 1995–1996
Several management positions: Klöckner-Werke AG 1983–1995
Scientist: Betriebsforschungsinstitut Düsseldorf 1980– 1983
Positions of trust
Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Günter Papenburg AG (privately held) 2023–
Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Max Aicher Stahl AG (privately held) 2023–
Member of the Supervisory Board: H2APEX Group SCA 2024–
Member of the EIB Group Climate and Environment Advisory Council: 2021–
Chairman of the German Steel Industry Employers’ Association 2020–2023
Member of the Presidential Board: Federation of German Industries (BDI) 2018–2021
Member of the Senate (2014–2016) and Chairman of the Senate: Fraunhofer Society 2016–2022
Chairman/member of the Supervisory Board: Aurubis AG 2009–2021
Member of the Supervisory Board: TÜV Nord AG 2008–2023
Member of the Supervisory Board: Öffentliche Versicherung Braunschweig (Insurance) 2002–2022
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Päivi Luostarinen
Member of the Board of Directors
Päivi Luostarinen
Member of the Board of Directors
b. 1955, Finnish citizen
LL.M. University of Helsinki, Finland
Outokumpu Board member 2021–
Member of the Audit Committee
Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
Work experience
Ambassador of Finland: London 2015–2019
Ambassador of Finland: Berlin 2011–2015
Director General, Europe: Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland 2008–2011
Deputy Director General, Americas and Asia: Ministry for Foreign Affairs 2007–2008
Chief Policy Adviser, Team Lead of Trade Policy and International Relations: Confederation of Finnish Industries, EK 2005–2006
Director General, Americas and Asia: Ministry for Foreign Affairs 2003–2005
Deputy Director General, Americas and Asia: Ministry for Foreign Affairs 2002–2003
Deputy Director General, Trade Policy and Economic Cooperation: Ministry for Foreign Affairs 2000–2001
Deputy Director General, the EU Secretariat: Ministry for Foreign Affairs 1996–2000
Member of the Cabinet of the Finnish Commissioner: EU Commission, Brussels 1995–1996
Positions of trust
Member: Finnish High Court of Impeachment 2012–2015
Member of the Board: Finnish Institute of International Affairs 2010–2014
Member of the Supervisory Board: Finnfund 2005–2006
Member of the Board: Finnfund 2002 and deputy member 2000–2001, 2003–2005 and 2007–2009
Ms. Luostarinen has in addition held several positions, starting in 1981, in the Foreign Service in Helsinki, at the Permanent Mission of Finland to the UN in New York and at the Permanent Delegation of Finland to the EU in Brussels.
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Petter Söderström
Member of the Board of Directors
Petter Söderström
Member of the Board of Directors
b. 1976, Finnish citizen
M. Sc. (Econ.), Hanken School of Economics
Outokumpu Board member 2022–
Member of the Audit Committee
Independent of the company.
Work experience
Investment Director and Member of the Management Team: Solidium Oy 2009–
Project Leader and Partner: Leimdörfer Finland Oy 2008–2009
Associate Director and Partner: Mandatum & Co Oy 2002–2008
Senior Associate: PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy 2000–2002
Positions of trust
Member of the Board of Directors and of the Remuneration Committee: TietoEVRY 2023–
Member of the Board of Directors and Member of the Audit Committee: Neles 2020–2021
Chairperson of the Nomination Board: Mandatum 2023–
Member of the Nomination Board: Anora 2021–
Member of the Nomination Board (2018–2020) and Chairperson of the Nomination Board: TietoEVRY 2020–2023
Chairperson of the Nomination Board: Metso 2018–2020
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Jyrki Mäki-Kala
Member of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Audit Committee
Jyrki Mäki-Kala
Member of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Audit Committee
b. 1961, Finnish citizen
M.Sc. (Econ.), Vaasa, Finland
Outokumpu Board member 2023–
Chairman of the Audit Committee
Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
Work experience
Chief Financial Officer: Neste Oyj 2013–2022
Chief Financial Officer: Kemira Oyj 2008–2013
Several managerial positions: Kemira Pulp and Paper 2005–2008
Several managerial positions: Nokia Chemicals/Finnish Chemicals (later Kemira Chemicals) 1988–2005
Positions of trust
Member of the Board of Directors: Orthex 2022–
Chairman of the Audit Committee: Anora (formerly Altia) 2020–
Chairman of the Board of Directors: Neste Marketing & Services 2017–2022
Member of the Board of Directors: Tesi (Finnish Industry Investment Ltd) 2019–2021
Member and Chairman of the Board of Directors: Nynas AB 2018–2021
Member of the Board of Directors: Pohjolan Voima 2008–2013
Member of the Board of Directors: FC Energia 1998–2005
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Pierre Vareille
Member of the Board of Directors
Pierre Vareille
Member of the Board of Directors
b. 1957, French citizen, Knight of the Legion of Honour in July 2003
M.Sc. (Ecole Centrale Paris)
BA (Econ.) (Sorbonne University)
Degree in Controlling and Finance (Institut de Contrôle de Gestion)
Outokumpu Board member 2018–
Member of the Remuneration Committee
Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
Work experience
Chairman and CEO 2012–2013 and CEO 2013–2016: Constellium
Chairman of the Board and CEO: FCI SA 2008–2012
Chief Operating Officer: FCI SA 2007–2008
Group Chief Executive: Wagon Plc. 2004–2007
Senior Executive Vice President and President of the Aluminium Conversion Sector: Pechiney 2002–2004
Executive Vice President and President of the Exhaust Systems Business Group: Faurecia 1999–2002
Chairman and CEO: GFI Aerospace (now LISI Aerospace) 1995–1999
CEO of Group subsidiaries Cefival and Specitubes 1990–1995 and several operational and staff positions 1982–1989: Vallourec Group
Positions of trust
Board member, member of the Audit and Risk Committee, of the Nomination Committee and of the Remuneration Committee: London Metal Exchange (LME) 2023–
Vice Chairman of the Board and Lead Independent Director (2021–), Chairman of the Nomination, Remuneration and Governance Committee: Vallourec Group
Chairman of the Board: Société Bic SA 2018–2021
Board member (2015–), member of the Audit Committee (2018–2019), of the Nomination and Compensation Committee (2019–) and of the Strategic Committee (2021–): Verallia
Founder and Co-President: The Vareille Foundation 2014–
Member of the Strategic Committee: CentraleSupelec 2008–2022
Lead Director and Vice President of the Board: Société Bic SA 2016–2018
Board member and member of the Audit Committee: Société Bic SA 2009–2016
Board member: CentraleSupelec 2008–2019
Chairman: European Aluminium Association 2015–2016
President: Alumni Association of the Ecole Centrale 2011–2013
In addition, Mr. Vareille has been a Member of the Board of Directors of diverse organizations such as the Advisory Board of the Confederation of British Industry, the European Committee of the MEDEF (Confederation of the French Industry) and the GIFAS (French Aerospace Industries Association).
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Julia Woodhouse
Member of the Board of Directors
Julia Woodhouse
Member of the Board of Directors
b. 1958, British citizen
BA (hons) History
Outokumpu Board member
2019–
Member of the Audit Committee
Member of the ESG Advisory
Council 2021–
Independent of the company
and its significant shareholders.
Work experience
Director, Global Chassis Purchasing, Ford Motor Company 2016– 2018
Director, Global Power Train Components Purchasing, Ford Motor Company 2012–2016
Director, Ford of Europe Program Purchasing, Ford Motor Company 2005–2011
Director, Implementation Team, Ford Motor Company 2004–2005
Director, Team Value Management, Strategy & Business Development, Ford Motor Company 2002–2003
Positions of trust
Independent board member and member of Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee: Surface Transforms Plc 2021–
Independent non-executive board member, Standards & Regulation Board: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors 2020–2023
Member of the Advisory Board: Nexcel, a BP/Castrol automotive technology start-up company 2019–2020
Member of the Strategic Advisory Board: Ford/Michelin 2016– 2018
In addition, Ms. Woodhouse has held several additional roles on committees and operating boards.
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