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Suominen names US returnee Liisa Pursiheimo CHRO
Suominen names US returnee Liisa Pursiheimo CHRO

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Liisa Pursiheimo, former global director, human resources at American chemicals giant SACHEM, Inc., joins Suominen as chief human resources officer on April 21, 2026.

Pursiheimo, who relocated to Finland in 2025, will also serve as a member of the Suominen leadership team, strengthening the company’s global people strategy amid ongoing transformation efforts. She succeeds Minna Rouru, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities, the manufacturer of nonwovens for wipes announced today.

Pursiheimo brings decades of international leadership experience, having spent much of her career in the United States leading global HR initiatives across diverse markets. Besides her, Suominen welcomed one other leader this year, namely Marika Väkiparta, chief strategy and transformation officer and interim general counsel, according to Listeds data.

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Suominen had a hard year last year. It reported net sales of EUR 412.4 million in 2025, down from EUR 462.3 million a year earlier, with comparable EBITDA declining to EUR 12.6 million, as operational disruptions and lower volumes weighed on performance.

“I am pleased to welcome Liisa Pursiheimo to Suominen. Her experience spans working with international teams and stakeholders, supporting organizations through growth and transformation in a highly global operating environment,” said President and CEO Charles Héaulmé who joined the company late last year.

Suominen also reminded investors about another upcoming addition. Kimmo Raunio will become its chief financial officer on May 18, 2026.

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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.

Authors

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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