What Happened?
Bloomingdale, IL-based Outokumpu Retired Pekka Erkkila as Chief Technology Officer
About the Company
Outokumpu is a global leader in stainless steel. We are the inventor of stainless steel and have a century`s expertise in making advanced materials. Our product offering covers 9 product ranges that include austenitic, ferritic, duplex and martensitic stainless steel grades. Stainless steel, invented a century ago, is an ideal material to create lasting solutions in demanding applications from cutlery to bridges, energy and medical equipment: it is 100% recyclable, corrosion-resistant, maintenance-free, durable and hygienic. Outokumpu`s production sites located in Finland, Germany, Mexico, Sweden, the UK and US produce a wide range of stainless steel products, covering hot and cold rolled coil products, quarto plate and long products in various grades and sizes. In addition, we have worldwide network of sales companies and service centers. Outokumpu has a unique competitive advantage through our own chrome mine and ferrochrome production in Finland. Outokumpu employs about 11 000 professionals in over 30 countries around the world. Its head office is located in Helsinki, Finland, and its share has been listed in the Nasdaq Helsinki since 1988.
About the Person
Pekka Erkkila is chief technology officer at Outokumpu. Previously, Pekka held various senior HR leadership roles in the industry.
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