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Finnish food group Raisio has appointed Elli Siltala as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 September 2026.

Siltala will succeed Pasi Flinkman, who has served as Raisio’s CEO since June 2024. The company announced in May that Flinkman had decided to leave the business. He will remain in the position until Siltala takes over on 1 September.

Siltala will join Raisio from SOK, the central cooperative organisation of Finland’s S Group – which is Finland's largest retail and service cooperative network – where she serves as chief loyalty and media officer and sits on the group executive team.

She brings more than 25 years of experience across the international food and retail sectors. Before joining SOK, Siltala held several senior roles at Finnish dairy and food company Valio, spanning business management, sales, marketing and international operations. She was also a member of Valio’s group executive team.

Raisio chairman Arto Tiitinen said Siltala’s appointment would support the company’s plans to pursue growth through both acquisitions and the expansion of its existing business.

“Elli Siltala brings significant expertise to Raisio,” Tiitinen said. “She has a strong track record in strategic leadership, building profitable growth and developing international business.”

He added that her experience across the Finnish food value chain would be valuable as Raisio enters its next stage of development.

Commenting on her appointment, Siltala highlighted Raisio’s established brands, financial position and workforce as foundations for further international growth.

“Together with our employees, customers and the board of directors, I want to build an even stronger international company focused on wellbeing and healthier food,” she said.