The merger of Stainless Europe and Advanced Materials business lines into one Europe unit is the third change to Outokumpu's leadership team that Listeds has tracked in ten months, and it brings two of the Evolve strategy's four pillars under a single European leader. Read more »

Finland's GDP grew 0.9 per cent quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026 — equivalent to roughly 3.6 per cent annualized. That's faster than the US's headline 1.5 per cent, a figure reported on an annualized basis that works out to about 0.37 per cent quarter-on-quarter. Once the two are put on the same footing, Finland's growth outpaces America's. But it came from fewer people working fewer hours. Read more »

Finland has recorded its first-ever case of African swine fever (ASF). On 30 July 2026, a resident near Vaalimaa in Virolahti found three dead wild piglets and brought them to the Finnish Food Authority. Preliminary tests came back positive. Read more »

As Mara Zavagno steps up to lead People & Culture, the pattern behind Konecranes' leadership churn comes into focus: four top-team seats have changed since early 2025, and every one has been filled from inside. Konecranes Plc announced on 29 July 2026 that it will promote Mara Zavagno to Executive Vice President, People & Culture, effective 1 October 2026. Zavagno joins the Leadership Team and reports to President and CEO Marko Tulokas. She succeeds Anneli Karkovirta, who retires after twelve years and leaves the Leadership Team on 1 August 2026. Read more »

Jussi Siitonen, CFO and deputy CEO of Fiskars Group, will join Finnair as chief financial officer on November 1, 2026, as the airline enters the next phase of its turnaround with stronger earnings, higher revenue expectations and an ambitious multi-year growth strategy. He succeeds Pia Aaltonen-Forsell, who is leaving after roughly a year in the role to join another employer. Read more »

Iberdrola, one of Europe’s largest electricity companies, is buying Caruna, the grid that powers 1.5 million Finns. The deal has reignited Finnish anger over foreign ownership of critical infrastructure, and reopened old wounds about how the grid was sold, priced and taxed in the first place. Read more »

Pia Aaltonen-Forsell, former CFO of Finnair, will join Valmet as chief financial officer and a member of the executive leadership team no later than the end of January 2027, as the Helsinki-listed industrial technology company advances a strategic review that could separate its two core businesses into independently listed companies. Aaltonen-Forsell succeeds Katri Hokkanen, who will leave the role by the end of September 2026 after nearly four years as CFO and almost two decades with the company, Valmet announced on July 24. On the same day, the board launched a strategic review to assess whether separating the two businesses of Biomaterial Solutions and Services and Process Performance Solutions into independently listed companies would create greater shareholder value. Read more »

After five years on Spinnova's management team, Shahriare Mahmood will leave his role as chief product and sustainability officer, as the textile technology company works to restart fiber production during 2026 following a challenging year and a series of leadership changes. Mahmood will remain in the role until October 2026, and Spinnova has not named a successor, according to the recent press release. The departure follows several management team changes at the textile innovation company over the past 16 months, including a founder returning to lead as the CEO. Read more »

Tokmanni Group has strengthened its leadership team with two appointments to lead Dollarstore and oversee group strategy, underscoring new CEO Sampo Päällysaho's effort to rebuild the retailer's leadership around the weakest part of its Nordic expansion. Read more »

Tiina Frazer, previously vice president, brand, marketing and communications at Nokian Tyres, has been appointed senior vice president, brand, marketing and communications, effective Aug. 1, 2026. She joins the management team as the Finnish tiremaker continues to strengthen its premium positioning while searching for a permanent leader for its North American passenger car tires business. Read more »

Rami Raulas will retire as chief executive of SSH Communications Security Oyj after less than three years in the role, with the board launching a search for his successor as the Helsinki-listed cybersecurity company works to restore profitability while expanding its recurring software business and strengthening its position in defense and critical infrastructure. Read more »

Mikko Kuusilehto, chief executive of drilling tools maker Robit Oyj, will join Nurminen Logistics Oyj as CEO on Jan. 1, 2027, after leading Robit for less than 16 months. The appointment comes as the international rail logistics operator expands in Central Europe while responding to higher Russian railway tariffs through efficiency measures and the restructuring of North Rail. Read more »

Sonata Gutauskaitė-Bubnelienė, CEO of SEB Lithuania, has been appointed head of SEB's Baltic division and will join the group executive committee on Sept. 1, 2026. Niina Äikäs, who has led the Baltic division since 2021, will become country manager of SEB in Finland as the Swedish bank merges its Baltic subsidiaries into a single entity to streamline operations across the region. Read more »

Canatu Plc has appointed a new chief technology officer and chief marketing officer as the Finnish deep technology company builds the leadership structure needed to deliver its updated 2030 strategy. Read more »

Timo Mustaniemi, most recently factory manager at Huhtahyvät Oy, will join Apetit Plc as production director on Sept. 1, 2026, taking responsibility for the food company's Säkylä factory and contract farming operations as it works through a factory restructuring, integrates a recent acquisition and pursues a multi-year profitability plan. Read more »

Ahlsell Finland CFO Antti Akkanen will join Reaktor Group as chief financial officer on October 1, 2026, succeeding Ilkka Kosola as the Finnish software and technology company prepares for its first reporting cycle as a listed business following its oversubscribed June IPO. Read more »

Former Spark Therapeutics Vice President, Clinical Development, Juha Savola, joins Herantis Pharma as chief medical officer as the biotech company prepares to test HER-096, an experimental therapy designed to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease rather than simply manage its symptoms. Read more »

Sami Tanner, head of strategy at Musti Group, will leave the Nordic pet care retailer in autumn 2026 after serving on its group management team since 2018, as the company works to integrate its Portuguese acquisition and sustain double-digit growth. Read more »

Tommi Valento, CFO of Finnish electricity distribution company Elenia, will join Lumo Kodit Oyj, Finland's largest private residential rental company, as chief financial officer and a member of the management team no later than Jan. 13, 2027, to lead its post-Varma financing priorities. Read more »

Niko Haavisto, former CFO of Nokian Tyres, will join Fiskars Group as chief financial officer on Aug. 10, 2026, succeeding Jussi Siitonen after five years in the role. Haavisto arrives as the Helsinki-listed consumer goods group begins executing its new 2026–2030 strategy, with responsibility for strengthening capital allocation, improving financial transparency, and supporting the company's deleveraging efforts. Read more »

Aarne Simula, Wetteri's largest shareholder and former CEO, has returned as chief executive officer with immediate effect after Pietu Parikka stepped down by mutual agreement. Simula will forgo his CEO salary until August 2027 as he leads the automotive retailer's plan to restore profitability through higher new-car sales and industry consolidation. Read more »

Soila Söderström, Betolar Plc's general counsel and management team member whose remit extends across legal affairs, human resources, communications and sustainability, will leave the company on July 15, 2026, less than three weeks before incoming CEO Vibeke Krohn takes office. Read more »

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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 »