14 May 2024
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Raisio PLC: Pasi Flinkman succeeds Pekka Kuusniemi

Raisio / FI. (rg) The Board of Directors of Finland’s Raisio PLC has appointed Pasi Flinkman, M.Sc. (Econ), as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company. Flinkman will start as CEO of Raisio PLC on June 15, 2024. He joins Raisio from Orkla Finland where he has been working as the CEO.

20240315-RAISIO-FLINKMAN(Photo: Raisio PLC – Pasi Flinkman)

The Chairman of the Board of Directors, Arto Tiitinen: «Pasi Flinkman has strong experience in the food industry and he has also gained international experience by working in China, in the Netherlands and Baltics. Flinkman brings significant expertise to Raisio and he has generated growth, developed his team and delivered strong financial results. Raisio has good shareholders and employees and foundation ready for further growth. One of his most important tasks will be to generate business growth. I’m confident that Pasi has all the prerequisites to lead Raisio forward. I would also like to thank Pekka Kuusniemi for his dedicated work during the years.»

«Raisio is a fascinating combination of roots deep in Finnish fields, great capacity to renew and strong expertise. Raisio has shown courage by making big investments, expanding internationally and innovating with open mind. I look forward to join this great team», says incoming CEO Pasi Flinkman.

A month ago Raisio announced that Pekka Kuusniemi who has been leading the Raisio Group as CEO since November 2017 has decided to leave the company and will continue as CEO until June 15th, 2024.


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