Suominen appoints new CFO as part of three-year turnaround

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Suominen appoints new CFO as part of three-year turnaround

Jan 29, 2026

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Suominen Oyj is reshaping its leadership team as part of a broader transformation aimed at improving performance and accountability, alongside the launch of its three-year Full Potential Program targeting 10% EBITDA by 2028.

The company has appointed Kimmo Raunio as its new chief financial officer, effective no later than June 1, 2026, the maker of nonwoven textiles used in personal care announced today.

Raunio joins from Fortaco Group, where he most recently served as CFO and deputy CEO, bringing experience in turnarounds and performance improvement. Current CFO Janne Silonsaari will leave the company and support the transition until mid-June.

Several internal leadership moves were also announced. Markku Koivisto, currently EVP, EMEA and CTO, has been appointed chief commercial and technology officer, while Marika Väkiparta, previously VP, business transformation, becomes chief strategy and transformation officer and interim general counsel. Mark Ushpol, EVP, Americas, will step down from the leadership team and move into a six-month role as EVP, strategic projects.

“We are at a turning point,” said President and CEO Charles Héaulmé, adding that the renewed leadership team has “the capability, ambition, and determination to execute the transformation ahead and accelerate the business turnaround.”

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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.