Antti Ylitalo

Antti Ylitalo is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in corporate communications, public relations, and media relations. Currently serving as the Director of External Communications at Valmet since April 2019, Antti leads global media relations activities, oversees crisis communications, manages social media, and is responsible for sustainability communications and annual reporting. Prior to Valmet, Antti held various roles at UPM from March 2008 to April 2019, including Manager of Public and Media Relations, where responsibilities included stock exchange communications, media management, and social media development. Antti's early career includes positions at Raahen Seudun Osuuspankki and Rautaruukki Oyj, equipped with an M.Phil./Ph.D. in Corporate Communications from Bournemouth University and multiple degrees from the University of Oulu.