Raisio appoints Leena Niemistö as board chair following Arto Tiitinen’s resignation

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Finnish food company Raisio has appointed Leena Niemistö as chair of its board of directors after Arto Tiitinen resigned from the position with immediate effect for personal reasons.

Niemistö, who has been a member of Raisio’s board since 2017, was elected by the board on 6 November 2026. She will serve as chair until the company’s next Annual General Meeting, scheduled for 20 April 2027 in Turku, Finland.

Antti Elevuori will continue as vice chairman of the board.

Niemistö thanked Tiitinen for his contribution to the company, saying: “I would like to warmly thank Arto Tiitinen for his long work on Raisio's board of directors for the company's success”.

The board also made changes to its People Committee, appointing Niemistö as chair and Patrik Lundell as a new member. The committee now comprises Niemistö, Reija Airas and Lundell.

The composition of the Audit Committee remains unchanged, with Elevuori continuing as chair alongside Satu Ahomäki and Pekka Tennilä.

In addition, Raisio, the owner of the Benecol brand, has dissolved its separate M&A Committee, transferring its responsibilities to the full board of directors.