President and CEO, Valmet Oyj
Search every verified Thomas Hinnerskov interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Thomas Hinnerskov became President and CEO of Valmet Oyj in the second half of 2024. In an interview shortly after starting, he described his first week visiting Valmet locations in Espoo, Jyskä, and Tampa as "fantastic" and said he felt "super energized" after meeting employees whom he described as "super passionate, very capable people." He stated that his initial priorities were to learn the business and the industry, as he does not come from the industry, and to meet as many employees and key clients as possible. In a February 2024 interview following his appointment, Hinnerskov said he was attracted to Valmet by its purpose of "converting renewable resources into sustainable results," which he called "a fantastic purpose." He described his leadership principles as centered on setting a clear strategic direction so employees can make aligned decisions, and on empowering employees within their areas of responsibility to act quickly and adaptively. He expressed a desire for Valmet to become a "true Green Tech Lighthouse" by furthering the sustainability agenda.
“I think Valmet, if you just look at the purpose of Valmet or the mission of Valmet, sort of converting renewable resources into sustainable results, I think that's a fantastic purpose and it's definitely something that the world needs now more than ever.”
“For me it's very much about having a very clear strategic direction for the company so that all employees know where we're going, which means that then it's easier for them to actually make decisions that is fully aligned on where we're going as a company. That also means that then you can empower all employees within...”
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