Ilkka Tapola has been appointed Pinja’s new Chief Financial Officer. Tapola will strengthen internationally-oriented Pinja’s management as of 1 October 2022.

Ilkka Tapola will transfer to Pinja from the elevator and escalator industry leader KONE. Tapola holds solid experience in finance administration management in international business. With the experience accumulated in a global listed company, Tapola’s expertise covers strategy development and execution as well as insight into the potential of digital solutions in business growth and development.

“There is great global demand for solutions that promote customers’ productivity and responsible business. Our software solutions have achieved a strong foothold across the Nordic countries, and our current aim is to further expand our business on a larger scale. We are very pleased to have Ilkka onboard, as he not only has strong expertise in financial administration but also comes with great insight into the business of our international customerbase,” says Pinja CEO Veli-Matti Nurminen.

Ilkka Tapola has in recent years worked as Finance Director for KONE Finland and Baltics. He has previously served the company in various positions in Finland and the Middle East. Tapola will start as Pinja’s CFO on 1 October 2022, report to Pinja’s CEO and also join Pinja’s Board.

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Further information:
Veli-Matti Nurminen
CEO Pinja Group Oy
veli-matti.nurminen@pinja.com
+358 50 385 9911