Saara Laitila

Saara Laitila has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations. In their current role at UPM - The Biofore Company, they hold the position of Director, HR, UPM Forest.

Prior to their current role, Saara worked at UPM Raflatac from 2018 to 2022. During their tenure, they served as a Senior HR Manager and later as a Manager, BHR.

Before joining UPM Raflatac, Saara worked at Metso for a significant part of their career. Saara held various HR roles at Metso, including Manager, Talent Management in EMEA and HR Business Partner in Metso Global Procurement, HR Manager at Metso Minerals Oy and HR Business Partner in Metso Global Procurement, HR Manager at Metso Automation, Process Automation Systems, HR Manager at Valkeakoski Metso Paper plant, HR Manager focusing on SAP and Reporting, and HR Specialist.

Saara began their career at Pilkington, where they worked as an HR Assistant and later as an HR Generalist.

Overall, Saara Laitila has extensive experience in HR management, talent development, leadership development, labor relations, compensation, and HR process implementation across multiple industries.

Saara Laitila obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Policy and Sociology from Royal Holloway, University of London in 2000. Saara then pursued further education at the University of Tampere from 2000 to 2003, where they earned a Master of Social Sciences degree in Social Policy.