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Kesko Corporation Appoints Anu Hämäläinen as Chief Financial Officer and Lasse Luukkainen as Executive Vice President, Legal and Sustainability

May 14, 2024

Position

Vice President

Company

Kesko

Lasse Luukkainen
lasse.luukkainen@kesko.fi
HelsinkiMedia And EntertainmentGroceryRetailConstructionBroadcasting

Description

Anu Hämäläinen has been appointed as Kesko’s Chief Financial Officer and a member of Group Management Board, while Lasse Luukkainen has been appointed as Executive Vice President, Legal and Sustainability, and a member of Group Management Board. These appointments are effective from 1 June 2024.

Quick answer

Kesko Corporation Appoints Anu Hämäläinen as Chief Financial Officer and Lasse Luukkainen as Executive Vice President, Legal and Sustainability (May 14, 2024). Kesko is based in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.

Who is the new Vice President at Kesko?
Kesko named Lasse Luukkainen Vice President, announced May 14, 2024.
What did Kesko announce on May 14, 2024?
Anu Hämäläinen has been appointed as Kesko’s Chief Financial Officer and a member of Group Management Board, while Lasse Luukkainen has been appointed as Executive Vice President, Legal and Sustainability, and a member of Group Management Board. These appointments are effective from 1 June 2024.
What does Kesko do?
Kesko is a Finnish retail and wholesaler company, operating in various sectors including construction and technical trade.
Where is Kesko based?
Kesko is based in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
Thrive Market, Inc. (May 10, 2024), Ocado (May 9, 2024), Knoops (May 20, 2024) and Zee Entertainment Enterprises (May 8, 2024) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Kesko.

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Company Information

Company

Kesko

Location

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

About

Kesko is a Finnish retail and wholesaler company, operating in various sectors including construction and technical trade. The company aims to optimize its business portfolio through strategic acquisitions. Kesko is one of Finland's largest companies by revenue, focusing on sustainable practices. It operates multiple retail chains and has a significant presence in the Nordic markets.

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