Metsä Group AB announced the appointment of Harri Pihlajaniemi as SVP, Production, and a member of the corporate management team of Metsä Board Corporation's, a part of Metsä Group, latest as of 6 September 2017. Most recently, Pihlajaniemi was with Stora Enso, where he has held several production related managerial positions since 2004. Also, Ari Kiviranta, who has been in charge for Metsä Board's production and technology, will become responsible for research, product development, technology and business development. Kiviranta continues to be in charge also for Metsä Board's production until Pihlajaniemi starts in his new position. In addition, Sari Pajari has been appointed Metsä Board's SVP, Marketing and Sales with immediate effect. She was earlier responsible for business development. Seppo Puotinen, who has been in charge for Metsä Board's marketing and sales since 2015, is leaving the company.