Helen Mets

President and CEO, Ahlstrom Oyj

Search every verified Helen Mets interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a September 2024 episode of the podcast *The Organisational Inclusionist*, Helen Mets, President and CEO of Ahlstrom, discussed her views on diversity and inclusion. Mets stated that she sees herself as a role model and feels a responsibility to inspire other diverse individuals. She said she tries to "stay extremely true to who I am." Mets also said that "diverse teams generate far more in terms of innovation far more in terms of performance" and that "diversity and inclusion drives performance and sustainable growth." Mets described her motivation as inspiring employees to come to work "with pride and happiness" and noted that Ahlstrom has "amazing technology" and an impact in the world. She acknowledged that keeping diversity and inclusion on the business agenda is "difficult" and "not easy," but encouraged leaders not to give up. Mets added that she believes "at the heart of every leader they want to drive the right thing for everybody."