Hanna Lahtela is an experienced professional with a strong background in operations and development management within the paper and packaging industries. Currently serving as the Operational Excellence Director at MM Kotkamills since October 2021, Hanna previously held key positions at Stora Enso, including Operations Development Manager, and at Kotkamills Oy as a Senior Development Manager. Prior roles at Huhtamaki Foodservice Nordic Oy encompass Operations Director, and multiple leadership positions focusing on compliance, business improvement, and excellence. Hanna's career began at Huhtamaki as an EHS Specialist, and included initial engineering experience at Stora Enso as a Development Engineer and Shift Supervisor. Hanna Lahtela holds a Master of Science degree in Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology from Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan.