Metso has confirmed that Jonathan Allen will become its new chief growth officer, with a remit across several key functions, including strategy, mergers and acquisitions, artificial intelligence, and more.
Allen was most recently the senior vice president for grinding, bulk, pyro and smelting business line at Metso, with previous leadership positions in France and the USA. He will take over the new role on May 1.
“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,” Allen said.
“Together, we will build on our strong foundation, accelerate our transformation, and support Metso’s vision to be the industry leader.”
Allen will be part of the Metso leadership team and report to Metso president and chief executive officer Sami Takaluoma. He replaces Claudia Genin, who is set to depart Metso by August 2026.
“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,” Takaluoma said.
“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.”
