Jan Hofmann Outokumpu’s new APAC HEAD to focus on India (pix included )

Jan Hofmann Outokumpu’s new APAC HEAD to focus on India (pix included)

OUTOKUMPU – JAN HOFMANN APPOINTED PRESIDENT, APAC AND MEMBER OF THE OUTOKUMPU LEADERSHIP TEAM

 TO VISIT INDIA IN SECOND WEEK OF MAY

New Delhi  April 29, 2015 Finnish Stainless Steel major Outokumpu has appointed Jan Hofmann as President of the Asia Pacific ( APAC)  business area including India  and member of the Outokumpu Leadership Team effective immediately.

Jan Hofmann has been the interim head of the business area APAC since April 1, 2015. Prior to his current position he has held key positions in the company, such as the head of strategy and finance for APAC, and the head of strategy at Outokumpu. He will report to Outokumpu CEO Mika Seitovirta.

Says Seitovirta: “Jan has taken a firm lead on the APAC business area, bringing to the position his extensive industry experience and a sharp strategic focus. I warmly welcome him to the Outokumpu Leadership Team and wish him the best of success.”

“Asia Pacific  including India is a major market for global stainless steel giant Outokumpu .The demand for stainless steel in APAC  in the year 2014 grew by 6.1 % compared to 2013.almost highest in the world. Company eyes as a major market and the new APAC head is expected to visit India  in the second week of May, 2015”said Mr Yatinder Pal Singh Suri , Country Head, Outokumpu India.