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Honkarakenne CEO Marko Saarelainen to return to Honka Japan
Honkarakenne CEO Marko Saarelainen to return to Honka Japan

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Credit: Honkarakenne, Marko Saarelainen

Credit: Honkarakenne, Marko Saarelainen

Marko Saarelainen, current CEO of Honkarakenne Oyj, will assume the role of chief executive of Honka Japan Inc. following the end of his tenure, relocating to Japan to lead the subsidiary.

Saarelainen will continue in his current position until a successor is appointed, after which he will transition to the new role as part of the company’s strategy to drive growth in the Japanese market, the home builder announced today.

Honkarakenne Oyj, a Finland-based manufacturer of log homes and wooden building solutions, established Honka Japan Inc. in 1991. Saarelainen previously led the Japanese subsidiary as CEO from 1996 to 2015, bringing extensive regional experience back to the role as the company seeks expansion in Japan.

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Saarelainen has served as CEO of Honkarakenne since 2015. He holds several board and leadership positions, including vice chairman of the Ice Sports Team Hawks since 2021 and chairman of the Finnish Log House Industry since 2018. He has also been involved with the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Japan in multiple leadership roles.

Separately, Saarelainen has informed the shareholders’ nomination committee that he is not available for election to the board of directors or as chairman, prompting the committee to resume its search process.

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Emmi Laine is head of business content at Listeds and our lead for finance and business coverage. She sets the editorial agenda, interviews Nordic business leaders, and writes stories, newsletters, and social content on timely market and corporate topics. Emmi brings nearly eight years of experience from Shanghai's Yicai Global / Yicai Media Group, where she was awarded for reporting on China’s economy, finance sector, and technology innovation. She holds an MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from ESADE Business School in Barcelona and a Master’s degree in International Design Business Management from Aalto University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Culture Studies with a major in Journalism from Stockholm University and has studied Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture. Emmi is a Finnish citizen and has lived in Finland, Sweden, China, and Portugal.

Emmi Laine is head of business content at Listeds and our lead for finance and business coverage. She sets the editorial agenda, interviews Nordic business leaders, and writes stories, newsletters, and social content on timely market and corporate topics. Emmi brings nearly eight years of experience from Shanghai's Yicai Global / Yicai Media Group, where she was awarded for reporting on China’s economy, finance sector, and technology innovation. She holds an MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from ESADE Business School in Barcelona and a Master’s degree in International Design Business Management from Aalto University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Culture Studies with a major in Journalism from Stockholm University and has studied Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture. Emmi is a Finnish citizen and has lived in Finland, Sweden, China, and Portugal.

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Emmi Laine is head of business content at Listeds and our lead for finance and business coverage. She sets the editorial agenda, interviews Nordic business leaders, and writes stories, newsletters, and social content on timely market and corporate topics. Emmi brings nearly eight years of experience from Shanghai's Yicai Global / Yicai Media Group, where she was awarded for reporting on China’s economy, finance sector, and technology innovation. She holds an MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from ESADE Business School in Barcelona and a Master’s degree in International Design Business Management from Aalto University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Culture Studies with a major in Journalism from Stockholm University and has studied Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture. Emmi is a Finnish citizen and has lived in Finland, Sweden, China, and Portugal.

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