HKFoods has announced that Jari Leija, EVP of business unit Finland and executive team member, will leave the company. Leija has held this position since 2019. Following his departure, his responsibilities will be redistributed, with his direct reports now reporting to CEO Juha Ruohola.
"On behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank Jari for his valuable contributions during HKFoods' transition phases," said CEO Juha Ruohola. "Our transformation into a versatile food company is advancing in alignment with our strategy. We remain focused on enhancing the profitability of our core business and reinforcing our balance sheet in a dynamic environment. We wish Jari all the best in his future endeavors."