Harvia Plc has appointed Matias Järnefelt (M.Sc. Industrial Engineering and Management) as Harvia's CEO. Järnefelt will start in his position at the latest on 1 June 2023.

Järnefelt has significant experience in demanding international management positions. He has worked several years at Hilti, most recently as the Managing Director for Northern Europe and Great Britain. Prior to joining Hilti, he worked for Nokia in various leadership roles, for example, as the global Head of Sales for Nokia's phone accessory business.

Järnefelt is joining Harvia from 9Lives Oy, where he acts as the CEO. Harvia's CEO Tapio Pajuharju resigned from his position in November 2022 but will continue to serve the company until the end of May 2023. Matias Järnefelt born in 1974.

Education: M.Sc. Industrial Engineering and Management. Primary work experience: 9Lives Oy: CEO, March 2022; Hilti Group: Head of Hilti Northern Europe & Managing Director, Great Britain, 2018-2021; Head of Sales, Great Britain, 2017-2018; Managing Director & General Manager, Hilti Suomi Oy, 2015-2017; Sales Director, Hilti UK, 2013-2015; Nokia Corporation: Global Head of Sales, Nokia Gear, 2011-2013; Director, Head of Telia Global Account, 2008-2011; Director, Corporate Strategy, 2005-2007; other positions 1999-2005.