Jan-Elof Cavander, former chief operating officer of industrial group Virala Oy, who was part of Enersense International’s board until now, joins Enersense as its chief financial officer on May 8, 2026.

Cavander will also become a member of the group leadership team, while stepping down from Enersense’s board of directors, where he has served since August 2025. The board will continue with four members, the Finnish provider of energy and infrastructure services announced today.

His appointment follows the planned departure of current CFO Jyrki Paappa, who will leave after a handover period in May 2026, after leading a financial turnaround. 

Enersense’s turnaround progressed in 2025, with full-year revenue of EUR 306.9 million and EBITDA of EUR 25.3 million, while operating profit reached EUR 16.4 million, compared with a loss a year earlier. The company’s order book grew to EUR 392 million at year-end, supported by divestments of non-core businesses and efficiency improvements under its Value Uplift program. 

The CFO appointment follows several leadership updates in 2026, including hires across energy transition, HR, and communications functions, Listeds data show.

Cavander brings extensive financial leadership experience, having previously served as CFO of Purmo Group and CFO of Rapala VMC. “I am happy to join Enersense as CFO. Having served as a Board member, I already know the company. I am convinced that with our lifecycle partner strategy, we can create profitable growth and generate shareholder value,” he said.