Jonathan Allen, senior vice president of Metso’s grinding, bulk, pyro & smelting business line, joins Metso as chief growth officer on May 1, 2026.

Allen will lead the company’s business growth function, overseeing strategy, M&A, AI, data and analytics, sustainability, safety, quality, communications, marketing, and corporate procurement, the Finland-based provider of sustainable technologies and services for the aggregates, minerals processing, and metals refining industries announced today. 

Allen will report to President and CEO Sami Takaluoma and join the leadership team. He succeeds Claudia Genin, who will leave the company by August 2026 as previously announced.

Besides the appointment, Metso has made just one change in its 13-member management team this year, naming Teija Saari the chief people officer, based on Listeds data.

Metso reported solid earnings for last year. In 2025, Metso reported a 4% increase in sales to EUR 5.24 billion and a 4% rise in orders, with strong cash flow supporting its growth strategy, according to its latest financial statement.

Allen has been with Metso since 2005. He most recently served as SVP of the grinding, bulk, pyro & smelting business line and has held several senior leadership roles across the US and France, including positions in engineered products, screening, and global business management. He holds 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,” Allen said. CEO Sami Takaluoma added that Allen’s industry knowledge and leadership experience position him well to advance Metso’s growth strategy.