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Jan-Erik Fredriksson appointed Kesko’s CIO

Mar 3, 2026

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Jan-Erik Fredriksson will join Kesko as chief information officer on August 1, 2026, at the latest, taking charge of the company’s information management and digital development.

Fredriksson joins the Finnish retail group from energy company Fortum, where he currently serves as CIO. In his new role, he will report to CFO Anu Hämäläinen and oversee Kesko’s IT strategy and digital capabilities, supporting the company’s ongoing growth initiatives. The appointment was announced by Kesko today.

Before Fortum, Fredriksson held several leadership roles in digital development, analytics, and business development at insurance company If. He brings broad experience in driving technology-enabled transformation and aligning information management with business strategy.

“Jan-Erik Fredriksson has solid, versatile experience in leadership positions related to business development and information management. I welcome him to Kesko where he can help build our growth story,” said CFO Anu Hämäläinen.

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Emmi Laine

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.