“The 12 Pathfinders were selected from over 150 applicants through a process open to all Stora Enso employees. We are convinced that through this selection process, including interviews and assessment centres, we have appointed a group of talented individuals who will form a very exciting and diverse team with every opportunity for thorough rethinking,” says Lars Häggström, Head of Group Human Resources.In creating the Pathfinder programme, Stora Enso has decided to partner with one of the world's most renowned business schools, IMD of Lausanne in Switzerland. IMD is currently ranked as the best executive education provider in Europe and the third best in the world. The Pathfinders will be guided by Professor Thomas Malnight of IMD.“Stora Enso is facing big challenges as the world and consumption trends are changing. Our objective is to focus on some of these challenges and find ways to turn them into exciting business opportunities. I think we have been offered a unique opportunity to learn and deepen our understanding of the challenges around us,” says Fredrik Lundeborg, one of the Pathfinders.The following persons have been appointed as Pathfinders:James Barr, 39, General Manager, Stora Enso UKMalin Bendz, 35, Director, Packaging Business Development, SwedenElina Gerdt, 31, Tax Manager, FinlandRisto Kallio, 48, Technical Customer Service Manager, Imatra Mills, FinlandPiotr Kuzebski, 41, Regional Sales Director, Packaging, PolandFredrik Lundeborg, 33, Vice President, M&A and Corporate Finance, SwedenDuncan Mayes, 41, Director, R&D & Innovation, Wood Products, FinlandTuomas Mustonen, 31, Director, Customer Service Centre, Publication Paper,GermanyJuliano Pereira, 32, HR Director Latin America, BrazilKaisa Tarna-Mani, 39, Vice President, Control & Finance, Biorefinery, FinlandLouie Wang, 44, Managing Director, China Sales, ChinaPatricia Wikström, 32, Director, Digital Channels and Development, Finland/KB