Metso's management

The Board of Directors supervises the Corporation's operations and management and decides on significant matters relating to strategy, investments, organization and finance. The Board of Directors has permanent Audit and Compensation Committees.

The President and CEO guides and supervises the operations of Metso and its Business Areas. The President and CEO prepares the matters on the agenda of the Board of Directors and its Committees and implements their decisions. The President and CEO also acts as chairman of the Corporate Executive Team and the Business Area Boards.

The Metso Executive Team assists the President and CEO in preparation of matters such as Metso's strategy, policies and other matters of joint importance within Metso.

The Business Area Presidents are in charge of the day-to-day management of their respective business areas, and report to the President and CEO.

The Business Area Boards consist of Metso's President and CEO and two to four other members.