Pentti Putkinen

Pentti Putkinen has over two decades of experience in the paper and manufacturing industry. Pentti is currently serving as the VP Manufacturing EMEA, Pulp & Paper at Kemira since April 2019. Before this, they held several leadership positions at UPM - The Biofore Company, including General Manager of various mills, Head of Operations for UPM Specialty Papers, and Head of Technical Sales in the Asia Pacific & China region. Pentti'sresponsibilities included developing sales networks, managing production units, and overseeing technical marketing. Pentti's expertise lies in operations management, technical sales, and establishing effective strategies in line with company goals.

Pentti Putkinen's education history includes a Master of Science degree in Paper Science and Engineering from Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan, which they obtained between 1988 and 1995. Prior to that, they attended Lahden yhteiskoulu (LYK) from 1985 to 1988. In 2012, Pentti Putkinen also attended IMD, although their degree and field of study are not specified.