Pöyry Names Tolppanen SVP of Operations

Pöyry, inland, has appointed Pasi Tolppanen SVP, Operations and a member of its Executive Committee, effective June 1. Tolppanen is currently in charge of Pöyry's Urban business in Finland. In his new role he will report to Heikki Malinen, president and CEO and will be responsible for performance improvement programs, strategic resourcing and capacity management, engineering processes and tools, as well as group-wide HSEQ. Tolppanen has a 10-year career with Pöyry. He has worked in various positions within the line organization.

A member of Pöyry's Group Executive Committee and EVP, Human Resources, Camilla Grönholm will leave Pöyry to join another company. She will carry on her duties until August 10. The process to find a successor has been started.

"We have during the past years systematically worked on developing our operational mode, key processes, and leadership. In the newly established group role, Pasi Tolppanen will ensure continuous focus on improvement of operational efficiency. Further development of our ways of working and improvement of our performance is a critical part of Pöyry's future success. We want to thank Camilla Grönholm for her six-year contribution of establishing the global HR network and developing the people processes in Pöyry, and wish her success in her next endeavors," said Heikki Malinen, president and CEO, Pöyry.

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