Conan Cavanagh, currently chief operating officer and head of research & development at HidraMed Solutions, will join Bioretec Oy as head of R&D on Sept. 1, as the Finnish absorbable orthopedic implant developer works toward launching new products and reaching more than EUR 10 million in annual sales by 2028. Read more »

Vibeke Krohn, executive chair of Infinited Fiber, will join Betolar Plc as president and CEO on Aug. 1, 2026, as the Finnish materials technology company accelerates commercialization of its metal extraction technology and critical infrastructure protection businesses. Read more »

Aki Gynther, who has served as Alisa Bank's interim CFO and deputy CEO since March, has been appointed chief executive officer with immediate effect, becoming the permanent successor to Sampsa Laine, who left the role in February. Read more »

Sebastian Seppänen, Relais Group's director of M&A and business development, has been appointed interim chief financial officer, as the vehicle aftermarket consolidator shifts its focus from acquisition-led expansion toward profitability, cash generation and returns on capital. Read more »

Sami Asikainen, former head of Wulff Group's personnel services business, has been appointed chief executive officer of Wulff Group Plc, effective immediately. The 54-year-old succeeds Elina Rahkonen after less than nine months on the group executive board and takes charge as the company pursues an ambitious plan to nearly double revenue by 2030. Read more »

Anne-May Asplund will leave Duell Corporation as chief people officer on September 15, 2026, becoming the fourth senior leadership departure or appointment at the company in the past 10 months as CEO Tomi Virtanen reshapes the management team. Read more »

Janne Kuivalainen, CTO and head of technology at Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives, will join Kempower Oyj as chief technology officer and a member of its global leadership team in October 2026. The appointment brings more than 25 years of experience in power electronics, software platforms, and international R&D leadership to the Finnish EV charging company as it expands internationally, invests in AI-driven engineering capabilities, and works to improve profitability. Read more »

Sami Huusari, most recently division manager at Carpenter Co., will join Eagle Filters Group Oyj as chief executive officer on Aug. 24, 2026, as the filtration technology company enters a new phase of growth backed by a record €7.7 million order backlog. Huusari succeeds Acting CEO Jussi Joki-Tokola, who will step down from the executive role and continue as vice chairman of the board. Read more »

Mikko Kuusilehto, who has led Robit Plc's turnaround efforts since August 2025, will leave the Finnish drilling tools manufacturer as chief executive in December 2026 after less than 16 months in the role, the company announced today. His departure comes as Robit works to return to growth following a difficult 2025 and prepares to execute a newly secured pipeline of mining supply agreements worth EUR 7 million to EUR 10 million across Australia, North America and South Africa. Read more »

LeadDesk Oyj is overhauling its leadership team, appointing Pekka Alli as chief technology officer, preparing for the departure of CFO Teemu Rautiainen, and moving VP of Engineering Jarno Tenni out of the group management team as the company enters its next growth phase. Read more »

Incap Corporation has promoted three executives and added a new C-suite position as the Finnish electronics manufacturing services group reorganizes its leadership around regional operations following a series of acquisitions. Read more »

Daniel Lähde, group controller at Eagle Filters Group, has been appointed CFO effective today, completing a five-year rise through the company's finance organization as the filtration technology company enters a new phase of production expansion backed by a recent €2.6 million capital raise. Read more »

Kaj Koskela, Kesla Plc's sales and customer care director and a management team member since 2025, will retire on July 1, 2026, as the Finnish machinery maker enters a pivotal period shaped by surging defense demand and an ongoing profitability turnaround. Read more »

Departure marks the fourth management-level exit since October as Eezy pushes for growth, profitability, and a broader shift toward technology-enabled staffing. Markus Muurinen, business director for staffing services in Turku and Seinäjoki, will leave Eezy Plc on July 31, 2026, stepping down from the group's management team after serving in several senior sales and business leadership roles. His departure comes as the Finnish staffing and recruitment company works through an ambitious turnaround program aimed at restoring growth and lifting profitability. Read more »

Veli-Pekka Paloranta will leave Lehto Group at the end of August. His successor will join a company still operating under a restructuring program while pursuing ambitious growth plans in battery energy storage. Read more »

Glaston's appointment of Tuomo Nuottimäki to its executive leadership team is notable. The restructuring behind it is more so. The Finnish glass-processing technology company announced today that Nuottimäki will become SVP EMEAI and a member of the executive leadership team, effective July 1. He succeeds Kimmo Kuusela, who leaves the company at the end of June. Read more »

Martela's leadership transition is turning into something broader than a CEO change. The Finnish workspace company said today that VP, HR & Sustainability Suvi-Maarit Kario and VP, Brand & Portfolio Eeva Terävä will leave in August to pursue opportunities outside the company. Read more »

UPM has appointed Joonas Rauramo executive vice president of UPM Energy and a member of the group executive team, effective October 1. He will report directly to CEO Massimo Reynaudo. Read more »

Marimekko's appointment of Karolin Stjerna comes with a broader change to the way the company is organized. The Finnish design house announced yesterday that Stjerna will join the management group as chief operating officer, supply chain, reporting directly to CEO Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko. At the same time, Marimekko is separating supply chain management from product portfolio management, two functions that previously sat under a single executive. Read more »

Finnish environmental services company Lamor entered 2026 with three priorities: restoring growth in its environmental services business, bringing the Kilpilahti circular oil plant into production, and refinancing a green bond maturing later this year. The first quarter showed progress in cost control, but little evidence yet that the broader turnaround is taking hold. Read more »

Lassila & Tikanoja's appointment of Arttu Lindroos as senior vice president of human resources is more than a routine executive hire. It is another step in the company's effort to build the leadership team that will carry it through its next phase as a standalone circular economy business. Read more »

F-Secure’s leadership reshaping continues. The Finnish cybersecurity company said recently that Chief Product Officer TL Viswanathan will leave in mid-August to pursue new opportunities. His departure marks the fifth senior leadership transition at the company in less than a year, following changes across finance, strategy, and technology. Read more »

A new chief financial officer is stepping into one of the most demanding finance roles in Nordic infrastructure. GRK Infra announced recently that Perttu Piilo will become CFO and a member of the group management team from July 1, succeeding Markku Puolanne after a transition period. Read more »

Martela has chosen a familiar face to lead the next phase of its transformation. The Finnish workspace company appointed Panu Ala-Nikkola as chief executive officer, starting today, ending Ville Taipale’s five-year tenure and extending a broader leadership reset already underway at the company. Read more »

Kempower CEO Bhasker Kaushal spent May reshaping the company’s leadership team around a clear strategic direction: more global operations, more software capability, and a larger services business. Read more »

Elina Rahkonen is leaving Wulff Group at a moment of unusual strength for the Helsinki-listed worklife services and products group. Just three and a half weeks before announcing her resignation, Wulff reported its strongest quarterly result in years: Q1 2026 net sales rose 16% to EUR 31.5 million, while operating profit climbed +730% to EUR 2.5 million. Read more »

Finnair is looking outside aviation for one of its most important leadership appointments. The Helsinki-based carrier has named Sini Kivekäs, 51, as chief people officer and a member of the executive board from June 1, 2026. Kivekäs joins from financial services after nearly three decades at Nordea and Aktia, a move that says as much about Finnair’s strategic priorities as it does about her background. Read more »

Pasi Flinkman is leaving Raisio less than two years after taking over as CEO of the Finnish food company. The announcement landed today as an inside information release on the Helsinki stock exchange, nine days after Raisio reported one of its strongest quarterly profitability improvements in recent years. Read more »

Satu Uski, Alisa Bank’s compliance officer since January 2025, has been promoted to chief information officer, effective June 1, 2026, as the Helsinki-listed digital bank completes a year-long reconstruction of its leadership team and sharpens its focus on scalable SME banking and regulatory-heavy growth areas. Read more »

Annu von Weymarn, who has served as interim CFO since January, has today been appointed chief financial officer and management team member at Puuilo Plc, effective immediately, cementing the Finnish discount retailer’s finance leadership as it prepares to enter Sweden and continues an aggressive domestic store rollout. Read more »

Kimmo Hakkala, vice president of customer success at Martela Oyj, will leave the Finnish office furniture company’s group management team on June 1, 2026, extending a broader leadership reshaping underway at the Helsinki-listed company as a newly configured board settles into place. Read more »

Iiris Heiskanen, former CFO of Abloy Oy and a finance executive within ASSA Abloy’s Global Solutions division, has been appointed chief financial officer of Scanfil effective immediately, succeeding Kai Valo after a decade in the role. Read more »

Kempower, a Finnish EV charging manufacturer that rode two Nasdaq listings to global ambition, now faces a major executive transition, just as it expands across Europe and launches megawatt charging hardware. The choice of successor will shape how Kempower navigates its next phase. Read more »

General Counsel Hanna Kyrki will leave Summa Defence Plc by 13 November 2026, ending a nine-month tenure that began shortly after the Finnish defence and security technology group was formed through its merger with Meriaura Group. Read more »

Nokia has spent the past six weeks reshaping key parts of its leadership structure, from the board and management team to its largest business unit. Between its April AGM and today’s appointment of Emma Falck as president of mobile infrastructure, the Finnish telecom company refreshed its board, expanded its leadership team, and named a new leader for its biggest business segment. Read more »

Canatu is entering a new phase of growth. After a decade leading the Finnish carbon nanotube company, CEO Juha Kokkonen stepped down today as the board appointed Dr. Maximilian Slawinski as his successor, effective immediately. Read more »

Finnish energy and infrastructure company Enersense is handing its finances to someone who already knows where everything is buried. Read more »

Duell has confirmed Tomi Virtanen as permanent chief executive officer after a two-month interim period, concluding a leadership transition that began when Karl Magnus Miemois, former CEO, stepped down in March. Read more »

Glaston Corporation is losing one of its longest-serving commercial leaders as Kimmo Kuusela, EVP sales & service for EMEA & APAC, departs after 21 years to join Robit Plc as VP sales & marketing. The move leaves Glaston with a leadership vacancy across two of its largest geographic markets during a period of weak industrial demand and extensive executive restructuring. Read more »