Keto has delivered business transformation across several companies, including Nokia Networks, KONE Corporation, Metso Corporation, and FLSmidth SIG announces that, following an extensive global search, its Board of Directors has…

Keto has delivered business transformation across several companies, including Nokia Networks, KONE Corporation, Metso Corporation, and FLSmidth

SIG announces that, following an extensive global search, its Board of Directors has appointed Mikko Keto as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. He is expected to join in the first half of 2026.

Mikko Keto, a Finnish citizen, joins SIG from FLSmidth, a multinational engineering company that provides equipment, systems, and services to the global mining industry.

Keto joined FLSmidth in 2021 as President of the Mining division before becoming Group CEO in 2022. As CEO, he executed a comprehensive business transformation, including a financial and operational reset, portfolio optimisation involving both a major divestment and merger, as well as a global efficiency and cost-reduction program. Keto doubled the value of FLSmidth during his tenure.

Prior to joining FLSmidth, Keto spent over nine years at Metso Corporation, latterly serving as President, Services and Pumps.

During his career, Keto has delivered business transformation across several companies, including Nokia Networks, KONE Corporation, Metso Corporation, and FLSmidth. Since 2019, Keto has also served as a board director and Audit Committee member of the Normet Group.

Keto has a degree in M.Sc. (Economics) from the Helsinki School of Economics. He will be based at SIG’s headquarters in Switzerland.