Meriaura Group ceo, Kirsi Suopelto, has resigned from her position to join a new employer.

Kirsi Suopelto

Kirsi Suopelto.

The Finnish company’s board has appointed current chairman and maritime counsellor Jussi Mälkiä as its new ceo, effective October 1. Board member and vice-chairman Antti Vehviläinen will assume the role of chairman on October 1. Suopelto will continue as her position until September 30.

“We thank Kirsi for her work in overseeing the integration process of Meriaura Group and wish her success in her new challenges. Now it is time to focus on business development, growth, and improving profitability. I see that Meriaura Group has excellent opportunities to implement green transition innovations on a large scale, and I intend to invest all my expertise into this work,” said Mälkiä.