Ilkka Poikolainen has a diverse executive level background from final disposal of spent nuclear fuel to
forest industries (pulp, packaging, paper, corrugated medium/fluting, cartonboard, sawmills/timber
and label).

During career Poikolainen has taken care of several P&L responsibilities and strategy development,
overseen corporation’s operations, multi-site development and operational functions at corporation
level e.g. asset management and portfolio, production performance, M&A experience, strategical and
change management projects, harmonization management /unified operations, development of
maintenance, equipment technology etc.