Raute appoints Timo Kupsanen as EVP, Analyzers

M.Sc. (Tech) Timo Kupsanen (40) has been appointed as EVP, Analyzers and a member of Executive Board of Raute Corporation as of May 1, 2026. He will report to Mika Saariaho, President and CEO of Raute Corporation.

At the same time, Markus Sirviö, currently EVP, Analyzers, will step out from the Executive Board and move to a new position at Raute as of May 1, 2026, reporting to Timo Kupsanen.

Timo has built a strong background in sales and service leadership roles, particularly at Laitex, as well as earlier at Outotec. He currently serves as SVP, Head of Business Unit Mined and Recycled at Laitex, and brings valuable global business experience alongside a strong knowhow on customer value and business development.

“I warmly welcome Timo Kupsanen to our team. Timo has valuable global experience from a business environment closely related to Raute’s customer base, as well as a strong track record in successfully driving business growth. Timo’s leadership approach is customer focused, which is essential as we continue to develop our portfolio and drive profitable growth in line with our strategy.

At the same time, I want to thank Markus for his contribution in the Executive Board and wish him best of success in his new role and continuing career at Raute.

These changes ensure good business continuity and further development as we move forward”, says Mika Saariaho, President and CEO of Raute.

Raute Group’s Executive Board and the members’ areas of responsibility as of May 1, 2026:

Mika Saariaho, President and CEO
Jani Roivainen, Executive Vice President, Wood Processing – Wood Processing business unit
Timo Kupsanen, Executive Vice President, Analyzers – Analyzers business unit
Kurt Bossuyt, Executive Vice President, Services – Services business unit
Arto Kaikkola, Chief Commercial Officer (interim) – Sales & marketing, commercial excellence
Tarja Moilanen, Chief People Officer (CPO) – Human resources, people development, health & safety
Ville Halttunen, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Finance, ICT, IR, ESG, other business support.

Raute Corporation
Mika Saariaho
President and CEO

 

FURTHER INFORMATION:
Mika Saariaho, President and CEO, tel. +358 40 154 9393