Kimmo Kanerva

Kimmo Kanerva is an accomplished sales professional with extensive experience in various roles within the chemical and paper industries. Currently serving as Segment Sales Director at AKV Langholt AmbA since May 2023, Kimmo previously held multiple positions at Anora Group Plc from May 2016 to May 2023, including Business Manager for Contract Services and Sales Manager. Prior to that, Kimmo was a Sales Manager for Industrial Chemicals at Telko Oy from March 2012 to April 2016, managing accounts across several sectors, including pulp, paper, and packaging. Kimmo's career also includes a tenure as Product & Technical Service Manager at Roquette Nordica Oy and Application Specialist at Kemira Oyj. With a Master's degree in Wood Science and Wood Products from Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan, Kimmo specializes in functional and process chemicals, surface chemistry, and business development within the chemical industry.