Metso’s Board of Directors recently announced changes to the Metso Executive Team. The appointments will become effective on March 1, 2011 when Matti Kähkönen starts as Metso’s President and CEO. Andrew Benko has been appointed President, Mining and Construction Technology. He is currently President, Equipment and Systems business line, Mining and Construction Technology. Perttu Louhiluoto has been appointed President, Energy and Environmental Technology. Louhiluoto is currently Senior Vice President, EMEA market area, Mining and Construction Technology. Pasi Laine has been appointed President, Paper and Fiber Technology, and Metso’s Executive Vice President and Deputy to the CEO. Laine is currently President, Energy and Environmental Technology.