Hannu Virolainen has been appointed President, Municipal & Industrial and member of Kemira's Strategic Management Board as of November 1, 2011. He is currently leading the Industrial customer segment.
"Hannu Virolainen has a strong background in leading international business operations in different parts of Kemira since 1989. I believe he is very well positioned to continue the excellent work of Pekka Ojanpää in leading this segment", says Kemira's CEO Harri Kerminen.
Pekka Ojanpää starts as the President and CEO of Lassila & Tikanoja Oyj on November 1, 2011.