Metso Outotec Corporation announced that the following changes have been made in the Metso Outotec Executive Team with immediate effect. Heikki Metsälä has been appointed President, Consumables business area. Previously he served as SVP, Mill & Chute lining business line in the Consumables business area management team. The previous President of the Minerals business area, Stephan Kirsch, will leave Metso Outotec for personal reasons. Markku Teräsvasara has been nominated President, Minerals business area. His previous role was President, Services business area. He also continues as Deputy CEO of the company. Sami Takaluoma has been nominated President, Services business area. He was previously President, Consumables business area.