Kesko Corp - Company Profile
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The following section provides information on Kesko Corp’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into Kesko Corp's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.
Executives
Esa Kiiskinen
Chairman Executive BoardMr. Esa Kiiskinen has been the Chairman of the company since 2009. Currently, he also serves as Chairman of Saija ja Esa Kiiskinen Oy.
Jorma Rauhala
Chief Executive Officer; President; Managing Director - Kesko Corporation Senior ManagementMr. Jorma Rauhala has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of the company since February 2024. Currently, he also serves as the Managing Director of Kesko Corporation. Prior to this, he held various positions within the company including: Deputy Chief Executive Officer, President of Kesko’s building and technical trade, Senior Vice President of Grocery trade division from 2015 to 2017. President of Kesko Food Ltd from 2013 to 2017, Vice President for the K-citymarket chain's food trade from 2012 to 2013; Managing Director of Kespro Ltd from 2007 to 2012 and Purchasing Director of Kespro Ltd from 2003 to 2007.
Anu Hamalainen
Chief Financial Officer; Executive Vice President Senior ManagementMs. Anu Hamalainen has been the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company since June 2024. Prior to this, she served as the Vice President of Group Finance and Treasury from 2020 to 2024 at Kesko Corporation. Previously, she held various positions at Wartsila Corporation including Vice President of Group Treasury and Financial Services from 2015 to 2020, Vice President of Group Control from 2010 to 2015 and Director of Financial Accounting from 2008 to 2010. She also served as the Senior Vice President of Financial Administration from 2006 to 2008 at RV Group Ltd. Ms. Hamalainen served as the Senior Partner at Quorum Ltd from 2005 to 2006. Prior to this, she worked as the Administration Director at Conventum Ltd from 2001 to 2005. Earlier, she served as the Administration Director and a Partner of Opstock Oy from 1999 to 2001.
Timo Ritakallio
Deputy Chairman Executive BoardKaroliina Partanen
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