Ovako appoints new President of Business Area Bar Imatra
Janne Pirttijoki has been appointed President of Business Area Bar Imatra and will join Ovako's group management. Janne Pirttijoki comes from a position as Head of Product Group Tubes and Sections at SSAB, and has extensive experience from senior positions at Ruukki. Janne Pirttijoki will take up his appointment on 1 August.
"We are delighted to welcome Janne to Ovako. He will make an excellent contribution to the group's focus on efficient processes and customer orientation," says Tom Erixon, President and CEO of Ovako.
Heikki Nyholm, President of Business Area Bar Imatra, will become the new President of Ovako Metals and of Ovako's sales and distribution unit in Turenki. Heikki Nyholm will take up his new appointment on 1 September and will report to Göran Nyström, EVP Marketing and Technology.
Håkan Eriksson, President of Ovako Metals, will retire on 1 September.