Juha Vanhainen Appointed to Metsäliitto Cooperative Board of Directors Effective January 2026

Metsäliitto Cooperative, the parent company of Metsä Group, has announced the appointment of Juha Vanhainen as a new member of its Board of Directors, effective from 1 January 2026. The decision was made during the Supervisory Board meeting held on 23 October 2025. Vanhainen brings extensive leadership experience from his tenure as CEO of food industry company Apetit and previous executive roles at Stora Enso, where he also served on the Group Executive Team. He currently serves on the boards of Metsä Board and forest machinery manufacturer Ponsse. Concurrently, current board members Jussi Linnaranta and Mikko Mäkimattila were re-elected as their terms were renewed. Metsä Group noted that these appointments support the cooperative’s strategic governance and continued commitment to strengthening its leadership structure for sustainable growth and competitiveness toward 2026.