Linda von Schantz

Linda von Schantz has diverse work experience in the pulp and paper industry, with a focus on IT and business processes. Linda began their career at Valmet as a Process Specialist, where they gained experience in international sales support. Linda then moved to ABB, where they served as an Industrial IT Consultant and later as a Product Manager, leading the development and implementation of software products for quality and laboratory management in the pulp and paper industry. In 2010, Linda joined UPM - The Biofore Company as Manager, IT Service Owner, before progressing to roles such as Manager of Sales and Demand Planning and Director of Business Support. Linda'smost recent position at UPM is Vice President, Business IT Services, where they are responsible for IT services to various business areas within the company. Throughout their career, Linda has demonstrated strong leadership skills and expertise in IT solutions and business processes in the pulp and paper industry.

Linda von Schantz holds a M.Sc.(Eng.) degree from Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan, where they studied Paper Technology, Strategy and International Marketing, and Forest Products Chemistry from 1993 to 2000. Linda also attended the Asian Institute of Technology in 1998 for International Business and Asian Cultures, and Chalmers University of Technology in 1995 for Environmental Technology. In terms of additional certifications, Linda has completed the UPM Leadership training program called "Lead with Passion," the Corporate Governance and Board Work in Finland course offered by Boardman Oy, the Elements of AI program by the University of Helsinki and Reaktor, and obtained the certification of Scrum Master from Scrum Alliance. Linda has also completed the UPM ICT Academy program offered by Sofigate. The specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.