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Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
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.
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
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.
Date modified Apr 08, 2025
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and 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.
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
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
Date modified Apr 08, 2025
Member of the Board of Directors
b. 1958, Norwegian citizen 
M.Sc. (Econ.), state authorized public accountant NHH
Outokumpu Board member 2025–
Member of the Remuneration Committee
Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
President and CEO: Hydro 2019–2024 
Executive Vice President for Primary Metal and Metal Marked and member of the corporate management: Hydro 2012–2019 
Executive Vice President for Primary Metal and member of the corporate management board: Hydro 2009–2012 
Executive Vice President for Aluminium Metal and member of the corporate management board: Hydro 2008–2009 
Head of integration process between Statoil and Hydro (2006–2008) and head of HR, HSE, CSR as well as Global Business Services and member of corporate management board (2007–2008): Statoil 
Head of HR, HSE and CSR and member of corporate management board: Hydro 2005–2006 
Executive Vice President, Silicon Metal and member of corporate management board: Elkem 2002– 2005 
Financial director: Elkem Aluminium (JV 50/50 with Alcoa) 1998–2002 
Head of HR and HSE and member of corporate management board: Elkem 1990–1998 
Head of finance, Ferroalloy division: Elkem 1988–1990 
Financial manager, corporate accounting: Elkem 1986–1988 
Financial auditor: Arthur Andersen & co 1982–1986 
Member of ERT (European roundtable for industry) 2019–2024 
Member: the International Metal and Mining Council 2019– 2024 
Chair (2016–2018) and member (2015–2019): International Aluminium Institute 
Vice Chair (2014–2015) and member of the Board of Directors (2010–2015), member of the Board Audit Committee (2010–2015) and Chair (2011–2015): Yara 
Vice Chair of the Board: Qatalum 2008–2019 
Chair (2015–2017) and Vice Chair (2008–2015) of the Board: Norwegian Association for industry (Norsk Industri) 
Member of the Board (2000–2010) and of the Board Audit Committee (2000–2008) and Chair of the Audit Committee (2009–2010): Veidekke 
Member of the Board: Norwegian process industry (PIL) 2001–2003 Member of the Norwegian Research Council (Norges Forskningsråd) 1994–1997 
Date modified Sep 10, 2025
Member of the Board of Directors
b. 1956, German citizen
PhD, Metallurgy, University of Berlin; Master's Degree, Metallurgy, RWTH Aachen University; Honorary Professor, RWTH Aachen University, Germany 
Outokumpu Board member 2021– 
Member of the Remuneration Committee 
Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
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, Head of Central Corporate Planning: Preussag Stahl AG 1995–1996 
Several management positions: Klöckner-Werke AG 1983–1995 
Scientist: Betriebsforschungsinstitut Düsseldorf 1980–1983
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– 
Member of the German Hydrogen Council 2020–2021 
Chairman of the German Steel Industry Employers’ Association 2020–2023 
Member of the Presidential Board: Federation of German Industries (BDI) 2018–2021 
Member (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
Date modified Apr 08, 2025
Member of the Board of Directors
b. 1962, Finnish citizen 
B. Sc. (mechanical engineering)
Outokumpu Board member 2025–
Member of the Audit committee
Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
Executive Vice President, Head of SSAB Europe and member of SSAB AB Group Executive Committee: SSAB 2014–January 30, 2025
Executive Vice President: Ruukki Metals 2009–2014 
President, Sales and Service center activities: Ruukki Metals 2005–2009 
President, Ruukki Fabrication 2003–2004 
Vice President, Sales (CE, CEE, DK, UK) and units Nordisk Simplex and Star Tubes: Rautaruukki Metform 2002–2003 
Vice President, SBA Household and Automotive: Rautaruukki Metform 1999–2002 
Various managerial and specialist positions at Rautaruukki in Finland and Germany and Triange T Corp., USA 1986–1999 
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors: Suomen Malmijalostus 2022– 
Member of Board of Directors (2021–2022) and member of Trade Policy Committee (2012–2015): EK Confederation of Finnish Industries 
Member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors: Eurofer (European Steel Association) 2019–2024
Member of the Supervisory board: Varma 2017–2024
Member of Board of Directors (2015–2024), member of Board Working Committee (2017–2022) and member of Competitiveness and Growth Committee (2010–2015): The Federation of Finnish Technology Industries 
Chairman (2016–2024), member of the Board of Directors (2014–2015) and substitute member of Board of Directors (2013–2015): Association of Finnish Steel and Metal Producers 
Member of the Board of Directors: Componenta Corporation 2014–2016 
Member of Board of Directors: Helens Rör AB 2005–2019
Date modified Sep 10, 2025
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.
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
Ambassador for Climate Change: Ministry for Foreign Affairs 06/2019–09/2019 
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 2002 and deputy member 2000–2001, 2003–2005 and 2007–2009: Finnfund
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.
Date modified Apr 08, 2025
Member of the Board of Directors
b. 1976, Finnish citizen, male 
M. Sc. (Econ.), Hanken School of Economics 
Outokumpu Board member 2022– 
Member of the Audit Committee 
Independent of the company.
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
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
Date modified Mar 05, 2025
Member of the Board of Directors
b. 1958, British citizen
BA (hons) History 
Outokumpu Board member 2019– 
Member of the Remuneration Committee 
Member of the ESG Advisory Council 2021– 
Independent of the company and its significant shareholders.
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 (Volvo, JLR, Ford), Ford Motor Company 2004–2005 
Director, Team Value Management, Strategy & Business Development, Ford Motor Company 2002–2003
Independent board member, member of Audit Committee and Chair of Remuneration Committee: Surface Transforms Plc 2021–
Independent non-executive board member, Standards & Regulation Board, member of global Governance Review Steering Committee and Chair of senior executive recruitment panel: 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 
Ms. Woodhouse has undertaken several international leadership assignments including in USA and Germany and served on various committees and operating boards, including Global Diversity Committee. She chaired a Global Sourcing Council, incorporating sustainable sourcing. She is also a charity trustee.
Date modified Apr 07, 2025
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