New president and CEO for Nokian Tyres

ERJ staff report (TP)

Nokian, Finland – The Board of Directors of Nokian Tyres has appointed Ari Lehtoranta as its new president and CEO.

He will start as president on 1 September and as CEO on 1 October. Lehtoranta is currently employed by Kone Corporation as executive vice president, central and north Europe.

Nokian Tyres’ current president and CEO Kim Gran will continue in his position until 30 September and “will then use his option to retire”. Gran has been leading the company since 1 September 2000. The firm said he will continue on the Board of Directors of Nokian Tyres.

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Press release from Nokian Tyres