Jonathan Allen has been appointed as Metso's chief growth officer, effective May 1, 2026, responsible for the business growth function consisting of strategy, mergers and acquisitions, AI, data and analytics, sustainability, safety, quality, communications and public affairs, marketing and brand and corporate procurement.
He will be a member of the Metso leadership team and will report to president and CEO Sami Takaluoma. Allen succeeds Claudia Genin, who will leave Metso by August 2026, as previously announced.
Allen joined Metso in 2005 and has most recently held the role of senior vice president, grinding, bulk, pyro and smelting business line and is part of the services business area leadership team. During his more than 20 years with Metso, he has held several leadership positions in France and the United States. He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Penn State University.
"Over the past two decades I have witnessed our company's remarkable progress, and I look forward to collaborating across our global teams to drive our strategy further and ensure that we continue to deliver exceptional value for our customers and stakeholders," said Allen. "Together, we will build on our strong foundation, accelerate our transformation, and support Metso's vision to be the industry leader."
"Jonathan's extensive experience at Metso, a deep understanding of our industry and his proven leadership in business strategy execution and growth make him exceptionally well suited to lead our Business Growth function," said Takaluoma. "I am confident that, under his guidance, we will continue to advance our ‘We go beyond.' strategy and further strengthen Metso's growth and success."
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