Finnair has selected Turkka Kuusisto as its new CEO, who will begin the role as of July 11, 2024. Finnair's current CEO Topi Manner will leave the company on January 15, 2024 to join Elisa as CEO. Finnair chief operating officer Jaakko Schildt will act as interim CEO.
"I am happy to welcome Turkka Kuusisto to take the helm of Finnair and drive the next phases of Finnair’s strategy," said Finnair chair of the board of directors Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae. "Finnair has restored its profitability after the historic double crisis, and the company is well positioned to continue to build a sustainable future".
"Working side by side with all Finnair colleagues and carefully listening to our customers, I trust our joint journey will be a successful one," said Kuusisto.
Harsaae added: "Turkka brings to Finnair his strong understanding of complex industries and his proven people leadership and strategy skills, which will benefit Finnair as Finnair now moves to the next phase in its strategy."
Kuusisto had previously served as CEO for Posti Group since 2020. Prior to this, he worked in various leadership positions for Posti and Lindorff.