Governance

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting is the highest governing body of Valmet in which the shareholders participate in the supervision, decision-making and control of the Company.

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Board of Directors

Valmet’s Board of Directors consists of five to eight permanent members, which the Annual General Meeting elects for a term that lasts until the end of the next Annual General Meeting.

Members of the Board of Directors

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee monitors the Company’s financial reporting and prepares issues for the Board of Directors related to the monitoring of Valmet’s financial situation, financial reporting, auditing, and risk management.

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Remuneration and HR Committee

The Remuneration and HR Committee focuses on the development of remuneration plans for the President and CEO and the other executives, as well as the remuneration principles in general observed by the Company.

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President and CEO

The President and CEO manages Valmet’s operations in accordance with the Finnish Companies Act, corporate governance rules and the instructions given by the Board of Directors. The President and CEO guides and supervises the operations of Valmet and its businesses.

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Executive Team

The Executive Team assists the President and CEO in the preparation of matters such as Valmet’s business plan, strategies, policies and other operative matters of joint importance.

Members of the Executive Team

Auditor

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Internal audit

Valmet’s Internal Audit assists the Company in achieving its objectives by providing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating and improving risk management, internal control and governance processes. 

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Shareholders' Nomination Board

Shareholders' Nomination Board prepares proposals concerning the election and remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors to the General Meetings.

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Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting is the highest governing body of Valmet in which the shareholders participate in the supervision, decision-making and control of the Company.

More info about Annual General Meetings
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Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Valmet’s Board of Directors consists of five to eight permanent members, which the Annual General Meeting elects for a term that lasts until the end of the next Annual General Meeting.

Members of the Board of Directors
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Audit Committee

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee monitors the Company’s financial reporting and prepares issues for the Board of Directors related to the monitoring of Valmet’s financial situation, financial reporting, auditing, and risk management.

More about the Audit Committee
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Remuneration and HR Committee

Remuneration and HR Committee

The Remuneration and HR Committee focuses on the development of remuneration plans for the President and CEO and the other executives, as well as the remuneration principles in general observed by the Company.

More about the Remuneration and HR Committee
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President and CEO

President and CEO

The President and CEO manages Valmet’s operations in accordance with the Finnish Companies Act, corporate governance rules and the instructions given by the Board of Directors. The President and CEO guides and supervises the operations of Valmet and its businesses.

More about the President and CEO
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Executive Team

Executive Team

The Executive Team assists the President and CEO in the preparation of matters such as Valmet’s business plan, strategies, policies and other operative matters of joint importance.

Members of the Executive Team
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Auditor

Auditor

Read more about auditing practices and fees.

More about Auditors
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Internal audit

Internal audit

Valmet’s Internal Audit assists the Company in achieving its objectives by providing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating and improving risk management, internal control and governance processes. 

More about Internal Audit
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Shareholders' Nomination Board

Shareholders' Nomination Board

Shareholders' Nomination Board prepares proposals concerning the election and remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors to the General Meetings.

More about Shareholders' Nomination Board

The Annual General Meeting is the highest governing body of Valmet in which the shareholders participate in the supervision, decision-making and control of the Company. The Board of Directors is responsible for the administration and the proper organization of the operations of the Company. The President and CEO, assisted by the Executive Team, is in charge of the day-to-day operative management of Valmet and its businesses.

Read more on Valmet's governance in the latest publications:

Corporate Governance Statement for 2023

Remuneration Report for 2023

Remuneration policy

Valmet's decision making and administration is governed by the Finnish Companies Act, the Finnish Securities Markets Act, the rules issued by the Helsinki Stock Exchange, Valmet's articles of association, the Finnish Corporate Governance Code and the “Recommendation regarding the procedures to be complied with in takeover bids” issued by the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers at the Finland Chamber of Commerce. If Valmet deviates from the recommendation of the Finnish Corporate Governance Code, it would specify and explain the deviation.