World Pumps – Metso appoints new president and CEO

Takaluoma has been with Metso since 1997 and has led the Services business area since 2021. He has been a member of the Metso Leadership Team since 2017.

Metso’s current president and CEO, Pekka Vauramo, will remain with the company until the end of 2024, ensuring a smooth transition of responsibilities.

Kari Stadigh, Metso chairman, emphasized Takaluoma’s extensive experience with the company’s business and client industries in the selection. “Sami has done an excellent job leading the business and as a member of the Leadership Team over the past seven years. Under his leadership, Metso’s services and consumables businesses grew and created significant value, especially following the merger of Metso and Outotec. The board is convinced that Sami is the right choice to lead Metso into its next phase,” said Stadigh.