Ville conducts manufacturing cost analysis, using a proven methodology to estimate the competitiveness of global pulp and paper mills in specific markets, such as European containerboard, cartonboard, packaging papers, graphic papers and tissue. Since joining Fastmarkets RISI in 2005, he has worked on various cost analyses, risk of closure studies, conversion studies, market studies and single client projects. Ville has a MSc degree in Paper Technology from Helsinki University of Technology.