Tikkurila announced that upon completion of PPG's tender offer for all of the shares of the company, Elisa Markula, chief executive officer (CEO) of Tikkurila, has notified the company of her decision to resign to take a CEO position at another company in another industry sector. Markula's resignation will be effective upon a date to be announced as she will remain with Tikkurila until then to help ensure a smooth transition. Markula has served as CEO of Tikkurila since April 2018.