Kiantama’s CEO to change

Jari Elamo, who holds both a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration and a Master of Science in Technology, will begin as the new CEO of Kiantama Oy on November 11, 2026. With this change, the Board of Directors aims to strengthen the company’s customer-oriented commercial operations and drive growth both domestically and in export markets.

Janne Piikivi, the former CEO of Kiantama, has stepped down from his position by mutual agreement as of November 10, 2026. Janne has done commendable work for Kiantama during a challenging market environment. Under his leadership, the company saw significant improvements, particularly in factory operations as well as quality and management practices. We thank Janne for his contributions and excellent cooperation, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Jari Elamo brings strong and diverse experience in general management, as well as in leadership roles within international sales and marketing. His professional background spans the food industry, the broader manufacturing sector, and the service industry, with previous positions at companies including Raisio, RPC Promens, Helkama Velox, and ePassi Finland.

“We believe that Jari’s experience and expertise are well-suited to support Kiantama’s next phase of development. Initially, he will focus on familiarizing himself with our customers, personnel, and factory operations. We extend a warm welcome to Jari as he joins Kiantama,” says Matti Sipilä, Chairman of the Board of Kiantama Oy.