Kemira Appoints Rosendal President, CEO

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Kemira Oyj, Finland, has appointed Jari Rosendal, M. Sc. (engineering) its president and CEO, effective May 1. Currently, Rosendal is president, Americas region, Outotec Oyj, based in Canada.

Rosendal held various positions in the Outokumpu Group Technology Division between 1989 and 2006. He has been a member of Outotec Group Executive Board since 2006, and was the head of its Minerals Processing Division until 2010. He headed its Non-ferrous Solutions Business Area until 2013, before becoming president of the Americas region.

"Jari Rosendal has an impressive record, with vast international experience leading businesses in global markets. He is an inspiring leader known for his strong customer orientation and commercial focus. Jari is an excellent choice for Kemira to continue the successful implementation of its ongoing change initiatives and strategy," said Jukka Viinanen, Kemira's chairman of the board.

Kemira's current president and CEO, Wolfgang Büchele, will assume the position of president and CEO of Linde AG. Büchele will continue as Kemira's president and CEO until April 30.

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