Jyrki Tammivuori appointed CEO of Caruna as of 13 May 2022

Press release Mon, 05/16/2022 - 11:05

Caruna’s Board of Directors has appointed Jyrki Tammivuori, M.Sc (Econ) CEO of Caruna as of 13 May, 2022. Tammivuori has been working for Caruna since 2015, first as CFO. Since 2018 Tammivuori has held the position of CFO and deputy CEO at Caruna. Tammivuori was appointed Acting CEO of Caruna in March 2022.

“The energy transition is more important and topical than ever, and Caruna has a key role to play in helping its customers and Finnish society in the energy transition. Jyrki is highly dedicated to promoting environmental, safety and social responsibility and good governance. I am convinced that under Jyrki's leadership Caruna will be able to play its role in an excellent way in Finland's rapidly evolving energy system", says Matti Ruotsala, Chairman of Caruna's Board of Directors.

"I am very excited about this opportunity to develop Caruna's role as a major player in the energy sector. The company is responsible for about one fifth of Finland's electricity distribution and more than 700 000 customers. A strong and smart electricity network is also a critical infrastructure for securing Finland's security of supply, and its importance is highlighted at this point of time", says Jyrki Tammivuori, Caruna's new CEO.

Key professional experience:

2018 – CFO and deputy CEO, Caruna

2015 – CFO, Caruna

2013–2014 acting CFO, Stora Enso Oyj

2008–2014 Group Treasurer, Stora Enso Oyj

1999–2008 Several posts at Stora Enso Oyj Brussels, London and Helsinki offices

Positions of trust:

2012–2015 Member of the Board, Tornator Oyj

2010–2012 Deputy member of the Board,Tornator Oyj

2009–2014 Member of the Board, Thiele Kaolin Company, GA USA

Appointments

Electricity distribution