FINLAND – Mika Saariaho’s starting date as President and CEO of Raute Corporation has been specified. He will start in the position on October 1, 2022.

On May 24, 2022, Raute announced Mika Saariaho’s appointment and that he will assume his position at the latest on November 24, 2022.

It was previously announced that Petri Strengell who has acted as the company’s interim President and CEO since 1st May 2022 will continue in his role as the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) and member of the Executive Board when Saariaho takes over the position as President and CEO.

Raute is a leading technology and service supplier in the wood products sector. It is a global market leader in the plywood and LVL industry.