As of 1st June 2023, Tero Kokko is Valmet’s new President EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa). In his new position, Tero Kokko is a member of the Executive Team at Valmet and reports to President and CEO Pasi Laine.
Tero Kokko currently works in Valmet’s Services business line as Vice President, Fabrics business unit, where he started in 2020. Prior to this, he worked in various management positions at Cargotec and its subsidiary Kalmar since 2011 and in Metso’s Automation business between 2004-2011.
Predecessor leaves Valmet
Between 1998-2004, Tero Kokko worked as a senior researcher and research engineer at Tampere University of Technology.
“After a thorough recruitment process consisting of many excellent internal and external candidates, we have chosen Tero Kokko to lead our EMEA area. Tero has long-term, international management experience, and he has successfully implemented several important change projects in our Fabrics unit”, says Valmet’s CEO Pasi Laine.
“Tero has shown a strong execution capability and he utilizes well his in-depth knowledge of technology and this industry in the continuous improvement and renewal of business. I warmly welcome Tero Kokko to our Executive Team.”
Tero Kokko succeeds Vesa Simola, who is leaving Valmet at his own request.
