Ari-Pekka Määttänen Appointed President and CEO of Lassila & Tikanoja

Lassila & Tikanoja Plc has announced the appointment of Ari-Pekka Määttänen as its new President and CEO, effective May 1, 2027. Määttänen, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in business growth and transformation, will take over from Eero Hautaniemi, who has decided to step down from his position by the end of summer 2027.

Määttänen, born in 1968, brings a wealth of leadership experience to the role. He has held senior leadership and business development positions at Stora Enso and Andritz, and most recently served as CEO of Fintoil Oy. The Board of Directors of Lassila & Tikanoja believes that Määttänen is the right person to accelerate the company's growth as it focuses on the circular economy.

Eero Hautaniemi, the outgoing President and CEO, will continue in his role until April 30, 2027. Thereafter, he will serve as a Senior Advisor until July 31, 2027. Hautaniemi has dedicated many years of service to the company and has been instrumental in its growth and development.

Lassila & Tikanoja is a leading Nordic circular economy company committed to unleashing the potential of circularity together with its customers and partners. The company's services include waste management and recycling, hazardous waste and remediation services, industrial services, and water treatment. With a strong market position and highly skilled employees, L&T employs approximately 2,300 people in Finland and Sweden.

The company is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki and is dedicated to promoting the sustainable use of materials by transforming waste streams into valuable raw materials. Under Määttänen's leadership, Lassila & Tikanoja aims to continue its mission of strengthening an efficient infrastructure in society and promoting the circular economy.