CEO changes

Sampo Päällysaho, former SVP of groceries at SOK, became chief executive of Tokmanni Group today, succeeding Mika Rautiainen after his eight-year tenure. He takes over the Nordic discount retailer as it prepares a new strategic and financial plan following the end of its previous strategy period. 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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Wärtsilä has promoted Magdalena Granö, project management director in Wärtsilä’s marine business, to CEO of Wärtsilä Finland Oy, effective May 1, 2026. She will continue in her current role alongside the new position. Read more »

A quiet shift at Finnish defense group Patria Oyj may signal something larger than a routine leadership change.  Read more »

Briefly after reporting on the transition of the previous long-term CEO to chairman, Investors House Oyj said today that Jukka Akselin, former head of service business who recently made a more than EUR0.5 million stock purchase, has been appointed chief executive, effective today. Read more »

Petri Roininen, who has led Investors House for more than a decade, will step down as chief executive in connection with the company’s annual general meeting on April 14, 2026, Investors House Oyj, a Finland-based real estate investment and asset management company, announced today. Read more »

Marko Saarelainen, current CEO of Honkarakenne Oyj, will assume the role of chief executive of Honka Japan Inc. following the end of his tenure, relocating to Japan to lead the subsidiary. Read more »

Sitowise’s latest CEO appointment comes at a moment when the company is shifting its focus toward the parts of the market that are growing, while much of its business remains under pressure. Read more »

Robert Blumberg, CEO of Mapvision, will take on the role of CEO of Summa Defence on April 13, 2026, cutting Interim CEO Timo Huttunen’s tenure to almost six months, the Finnish defence and security technology group announced today. Read more »

Talenom has split into two. What remains is a simpler company with a sharper focus on financial management services. Now, its new CEO Juho Ahosola must show that focus can translate into performance. Read more »

Robert Blumberg will join Summa Defence Plc as CEO from Mapvision Oy no later than Sept. 12, 2026, as the defence technology group navigates a period of significant leadership and organizational changes. Read more »

Jukkapekka Laurila will join Titanium as CEO on April 1, 2026, to lead the asset manager into its next phase of growth. Read more »

Peep Jalakas will take over as CEO of Tallink Grupp on April 6, 2026. He has also been appointed chairman of the management board for a three-year term. Read more »

CEO Sampsa Laine has left Alisa Bank Plc, effective today, after reaching a mutual agreement with the board. Read more »

After the previous CEO left in the middle of Titanium’s business model makeover, the board chose a legal insider to guide the real-estate-focused asset manager’s shift into a wealth management company. Investors are now closely watching execution speed. Read more »

Martin Jönsson has been named the chief executive officer of Apetit’s operations in Sweden, joining the management team on 2 March 2026.  Read more »

QPR Software Plc has appointed Matti Erkheikki, the head of its product management unit, as its new chief executive officer, effective today. Read more »

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Alexandria Group Oyj has appointed Alexander Schoschkoff as chief executive officer effective March 12, 2026, the banking group announced today. Read more »

Titanium Oyj has appointed Katarina Rosenström, its head of legal and compliance, as interim CEO following the mutual departure of Walter Ahlström, who left last week to join DNB Carnegie Investment Bank’s Finland branch. The board has begun the recruitment process for a permanent successor. Read more »