Appointments at Auroora

Taru Saarinen (M.Sc. Economics) has been appointed CFO of Auroora Yhtiöt Oyj and a member of the management team as of May 2, 2024. Taru moves to the position from Nokian Tyres, where she has held the position of Vice President, Group Financial Control. Taru has more than 15 years of experience in reporting and supervisory roles in listed companies. Taru’s expertise in reporting of listed companies, IFRS, investor communication and sustainability reporting (CRSD and ESRS) are a significant addition to Auroora’s growth path.

Toni Ristamäki (M.Sc. Economics), previous CFO of Auroora, has been appointed CEO of Arnon Oy from 15 March 2024. Toni has been acting as the temporary CEO of Arnon Oy since 4 December 2023. Toni’s more than 20 years of versatile experience at Arnon, including in the positions of COO and CFO, provides a good basis for continuing Arnon’s growth story. In his earlier work career and as interim CEO of Arnon, Toni has shown great leadership and business development skills.

Tuukka Parviainen (M.Sc. Economics) has been appointed Head of the Water Treatment segment of Auroora Yhtiöt Oyj and CEO of Operon Group Oy from April 15, 2024. Tuukka has over 20 years of experience in managing service, product and project businesses. Tuukka brings to Auroora’s water treatment business know-how in strategic management as well as business arrangements and experience in the operating model of a serial acquirer. The appointment supports Auroora’s goal of building a leading Nordic group of environmental technology companies around water treatment as part of a Finnish serial acquirer.

The current CEO of Operon Group, Mikko Laitinen (M.Sc. Technology), will continue as the Director of the operations service business of the Water Treatment segment being built in Aurora, and in the future will also serve as the CFO of the Water Treatment segment.