Inside information: Outokumpu appoints Kati ter Horst as President and CEO of Outokumpu

Inside information: Outokumpu appoints Kati ter Horst as President and CEO of Outokumpu

Outokumpu Corporation has today appointed Kati ter Horst (MBA, M.Sc. Econ.) as President and CEO as of October 9, 2024, at the latest. She will be located in Outokumpu Corporation’s headquarters in Helsinki, Finland. Ms. ter Horst joins Outokumpu from Belgian company Aliaxis S.A., world leader in fluid management systems, where she has held the position of Divisional CEO EMEA since 2022. 

Before Aliaxis, Ms. ter Horst had a long career at Stora Enso, most recently leading the paper division. She has been a member of the Outokumpu Board of Directors since 2016 and Vice Chairman since 2022. Following her appointment, she will resign from the Board at the end of September 2024.

“Kati ter Horst has a strong track record in process industries and extensive international leadership experience from complex business environments. Outokumpu’s Board of Directors is confident that she is the right person to lead the company ahead. Naturally, her experience as an active and respected member of the Board of Outokumpu over the past 8 years is an additional advantage. Her long background with the company provides her profound knowledge and understanding of Outokumpu's business as well as commitment to company strategy. I am very pleased to welcome Kati as the new President & CEO of Outokumpu,” says Kari Jordan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Outokumpu Corporation.  

“Outokumpu stands tall as a global pioneer in sustainable stainless steel, spearheading innovation and catalyzing the green transition in societies. Thanks to the transformation that has been carried out during the past years, the company is financially stronger than ever. I'm truly honored and excited to get the opportunity to lead Outokumpu into the next phase of our industry's evolution as its global frontrunner, I’m fully committed to Outokumpu’s strategy and excited to take it forward” says Kati ter Horst.   

Full CV and photo of Ms. ter Horst are available in the attachments to this release.  

For more information:  

Investors: Linda Häkkilä, Head of Investor Relations, tel. +358 400 719 669  

Media: Päivi Allenius, SVP – Brand & Communications, tel. +358 40 753 7374 or Outokumpu media desk, tel. +358 40 351 9840