Welcome our new CEO Thomas Hinnerskov

Thomas Hinnerskov is a Danish citizen and was born in 1971. He joined Valmet from Mediq B.V.  where he worked as the CEO since 2022. Prior to that, Thomas Hinnerskov was the Executive Vice President at Kone responsible for South Europe, Middle East and Africa between 2021-2022 and Executive Vice President for Central Europe between 2016-2021. Earlier in his career Thomas has had several leadership positions in ISS A/S between 2003-2016, and before that he worked in versatile management positions in a private equity fund, in consulting and in investment banking sector. He has a Master’s degree in Economics (Finance and Accounting) from Copenhagen Business School.

Thomas is passionate about nature and driving sustainable business. In his spare time, he loves to do sports like running, fishing and playing tennis, as well as spending time in nature.

“I am excited to start as the President and CEO of Valmet. Valmet has an impressive more than 225 years long industrial history and legacy, and I feel honored to join the company and lead the organization of 19,000 talented and dedicated Valmeteers around the world,” says Thomas Hinnerskov.

Valmet’s mission of creating sustainable results by converting renewable resources and by making industrial processes reliable and efficient, as well as the company’s shared values continue to be the guiding principles of the company. “We will continue developing the company together based on its strong foundation. My vision for Valmet is rooted in our core values and the mission of creating sustainable results. They will remain our guiding principles. The fundamental reason for why I wanted to join Valmet was the potential that the company has on making the world a more sustainable place. Together, we will build on our strengths, explore new opportunities, and drive innovation to ensure our continued growth and success,” Thomas continues.

“Thomas Hinnerskov has a strong track record in successfully leading versatile businesses in a global business environment. He has extensive international experience which he has gained by living and working in several countries across three continents over the years. He has successfully generated growth, developed people and organizations, and delivered solid financial results. Valmet is a truly unique and high performing company with a strong global organization and consistent upward performance trajectory. I am convinced that with his background Thomas has a good foundation to take Valmet forward together with the rest of the Executive Team from the company’s excellent position built since 2013. We look forward to working with Thomas and wish him the best of success in his new demanding position”, says Mikael Mäkinen, Chair of the Board of Directors, Valmet.