Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Valio
FinlandFood and BeverageAgriculture and FarmingFood ProcessingDescription
Finnish food company Valio has announced the appointment of Matti Lehmus as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 January 2027. Lehmus succeeds Annikka Hurme, who is retiring at the end of the year.
Quick answer
Valio Appoints Matti Lehmus as Chief Executive Officer (June 9, 2026). Valio is based in Finland.
- Who is the new Chief Executive Officer at Valio?
- Valio named Matti Lehmus Chief Executive Officer, announced June 9, 2026.
- What did Valio announce on June 9, 2026?
- Finnish food company Valio has announced the appointment of Matti Lehmus as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 January 2027. Lehmus succeeds Annikka Hurme, who is retiring at the end of the year.
- What does Valio do?
- Valio is a Finnish food company known for its dairy products and innovative approaches in the food industry.
- Where is Valio based?
- Valio is based in Finland.
- Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
- Tyson Foods (June 8, 2026), National Flour Mills Limited (May 30, 2026), Pure Foods Tasmania (May 27, 2026) and Meat Industry Association (May 25, 2026) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Valio.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Other recent leadership changes in Food and Beverage and Agriculture and Farming
Executive moves at companies in the same sectors within 45 days, from Fundz verified event records.
- Tyson Foods Appoints Wes Morris as New Chief Operating Officer (June 8, 2026)
- National Flour Mills Appoints Terrence Kalloo as Chief Executive Officer (May 30, 2026)
- Pure Foods Tasmania Appoints Robert Knight as Chief Executive Officer (May 27, 2026)
- Meat Industry Association Appoints Nick Beeby as Chief Executive Officer (May 25, 2026)
- The Marzetti Company Appoints Mark Carter as Chief Supply Chain Officer (July 6, 2026)
- Post Holdings Appoints Nicolas Catoggio as President and CEO (May 7, 2026)
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