Fri July 1 10:00 am 2016 in category Stock exchange releases

Nomination to Nokian Tyres' management team

Nokian Tyres plc Stock Exchange Release July 1, 2016 10.00 a.m. 

Nomination to Nokian Tyres' management team

Tarja Kaipio has been appointed Vice President, Human Resources and member of the management team of Nokian Tyres plc as of August 8, 2016. She will be responsible for human resources functions and will report to the President and CEO.

Kaipio will join Nokian Tyres from Metso Corporation where she was heading Human Resources in EMEA region, global employment and change projects. Previously she has had management positions in Posti Group and Nokia plc.

“Human resources has an important role in building the company's success. Tarja has strong expertise in human resources management and change management in global listed companies. Her extensive experience in HR strategy planning and competency development in international settings supports our company's growth and strategic goals,” says Ari Lehtoranta, President and CEO of Nokian Tyres.

The current HR Vice President Ville Nurmi will move outside the company. Nokian Tyres thanks Mr. Nurmi for all his efforts toward the company and the personnel.

Nokian Tyres plc

Antti-Jussi Tähtinen
Vice President, Marketing and Communications

Further information: Ari Lehtoranta, President and CEO, Tel: +358 10 401 7733

Distribution: Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd, media and www.nokiantyres.com