Finnair picks Turkka Kuusisto as new CEO

Finnair has appointed Turkka Kuusisto as its next CEO, the airline said on Thursday, after it announced the resignation of current CEO Topi Manner in August last year. Kuusisto, 44, comes from a position as CEO of Finnish mail and delivery company Posti Group Corporation and will start in his new role on July 11, Finnair said in a statement. "Turkka brings to Finnair his strong understanding of complex industries and his proven people leadership and strategy skills, which will benefit Finnair as Finnair now moves to the next phase in its strategy", board Chair Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae said. Outgoing Manner steps down on Jan. 15 and will be taking the helm at telecoms group Elisa. COO Jaakko Schildt will act as Finnair's interim CEO until Kuusisto takes over.<br/>