Ilmarinen's CEO changes
Jouko Pölönen, CEO of Ilmarinen, has announced that he will move to a new position outside the company. The search for a new CEO starts immediately.
Ilmarinen's CEO Jouko Pölönen has decided to leave the company after seven years in the position. Pölönen will continue as the CEO of Ilmarinen until the end of his notice period or until a new CEO is appointed. Pölönen's notice period is six months.
– It has been a privilege to lead Ilmarinen for the past seven years. As a result of the implementation of a systematic strategy, Ilmarinen is now the largest private employment pension insurance company and the market leader in the sector. Over the past seven years, we have significantly improved our efficiency and productivity. Our premiums written have increased by 36 per cent and operating expenses financed using loading income have decreased by 36 per cent. Our investment assets have grown to 63.1 billion euros. I would like to thank our customers for their trust in us and the entire Ilmarinen team for their excellent work, Pölönen says.
– On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I would like to thank Jouko for the past seven years and wish him every success in his new role. The Board of Directors will immediately initiate the recruitment process to appoint a new CEO, says Jorma Rauhala, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ilmarinen.
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