Jonathan Allen. Image from Metso.

Metso has appointed Jonathan Allen as Chief Growth Officer, effective May 1, 2026. 

Allen will be responsible for business growth function consisting of Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, AI, Data & Analytics, Sustainability, Safety, Quality, Communications & Public Affairs, Marketing & Brand and Corporate Procurement.  

He will be member of the Metso Leadership team and will report to President and CEO Sami Takaluoma. Jonathan succeeds Claudia Genin who will leave Metso by August 2026 as previously announced. 

Allen joined Metso in 2005 and has most recently held the role of Senior Vice President, Grinding, Bulk, Pyro & Smelting business line and is part of the Services business area leadership team.  

During his over 20 years at Metso, he has held several leadership positions in France and the US. He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Penn State University, USA. 

“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,” Metso CEO Sami Takaluoma said in a statement.  

“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.”