Metso appoint new service business president

Juha Silvennoinen has been appointed president, services business line in mining and construction.  Mr Silvennoinen previously had a long career with ABB where he held several executive positions in various businesses. In his last position he was responsible for the motors and generators business unit, which employs some 16,000 people globally.

In addition to his role as president, services business line in mining and construction, Mr Silvennoinen will also be responsible for the development of Metso's overall services business and strengthening synergies and realizing business opportunities within Metso's services businesses. He will participate in Metso executive team meetings.

‘Metso are the leading services providers for the global mining and construction industries. Services business counts for more than 50% of our net sales and we want to further develop and grow the business through stronger co-operation across our businesses. Juha will have a key role in this development,’ said Matti Kähkönen, president and CEO, Metso.