As announced earlier, Kemira’s Board of Directors and President & CEO Jari Rosendal have agreed that Jari Rosendal will leave his position as the President & CEO latest during 2024. Kemira’s Board has decided to initiate the search for his successor.
Kemira announced on July 11, 2023 that Jari Rosendal is on sick leave for the time being. Kemira’s Board of Directors has appointed Petri Castrén as Interim President & CEO as of July 18, 2023. He will be in the interim role until Jari Rosendal returns to work or the new President & CEO starts. Petri Castrén has been Kemira’s CFO and a member of the Management Board since 2013. He will continue as CFO in addition to his new role.
“Kemira’s Board of Directors wants to ensure that the execution of Kemira’s sustainable profitable growth strategy continues smoothly. Petri is well suited for this interim position due to his long leadership experience and in-depth knowledge of Kemira’s business,” says Matti Kähkönen, Chair of Kemira’s Board of Directors.