Mr. Christer Göran H. Gardell is a Vice Chairman at Metso Oyj and a Managing Partner & Co-Founder at Cevian Capital AB.

He is on the Board of Directors at Vesuvius Plc and Metso Oyj.

From 1996 to 2001, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Custos. Prior to joining Custos Mr. Gardell was a Partner of Nordic Capital. Between 1984 and 1995 he worked with McKinsey & Co, ultimately as a Partner. Mr. Gardell has served as chairman of 5 companies, vice chairman of 1 company and as a director of 13 companies.

He has been on the nomination committee of 4 companies.

Mr. Gardell holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration from the Stockholm School of Economics, including studies at the London Business School.