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Leadership & Governance 17 Sep 2026

Suominen names new chief strategy and chief legal officers

Finnish nonwovens manufacturer Suominen has appointed Eevaleena Mäki-Uuro as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer and promoted Anni Luoma from General Counsel to Chief Legal Officer, both effective 17 September 2026. Both report to President and CEO Charles Héaulmé. The moves come as incumbent Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer Marika Väkiparta leaves the company, remaining until end October 2026 during the transition.

Why this mattersTwo leadership-team appointments and the exit of the strategy chief come as Suominen reworks its organisation and operating model to lift performance.

  • Eevaleena Mäki-Uuro appointed Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer effective 17 September 2026, moving from SVP Commercial Excellence and Strategic Projects
  • Anni Luoma promoted from General Counsel to Chief Legal Officer effective 17 September 2026
  • Both executives report to President and CEO Charles Héaulmé and join the Suominen Leadership Team
  • Outgoing Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer Marika Väkiparta is leaving the company, staying until end October 2026
  • Suominen reported EUR 412.4m in 2025 net sales and employs nearly 700 people across Europe and the Americas
  • Suominen shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki
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Updates

  • 2026-09-21 · Edited before publication: Appointments, dates, reporting lines and the EUR 412.4m 2025 sales figure are all grounded. 'Continued executive turnover' overstates a single departure; rewritten.