Sanoma Corporation, Press Release, 15 November 2013 at 13:00 CET+1
Leila Kaleva, 37, M.Sc. (Tech.), has been appointed to lead the implementation and follow-up of Sanoma’s strategic change programme and strategy process as of 1 January 2014. Leila Kaleva joins Sanoma from Neste Oil where she also was responsible for the implementation of the company’s strategy.
“We have just announced our significant, Group-wide change programme that aims to strengthen our position in chosen markets and to build a solid base for new growth. It is extremely important to systematically implement and follow-up our transformation. Leila Kaleva complements our team in a great manner,” comments Harri-Pekka Kaukonen, President and CEO of Sanoma.
”The whole media industry is in the midst of an extremely fascinating transformation challenge. Sanoma is a market leader with a concrete plan to utilize the opportunities that it offers. I look forward to my new position with interest and excitement,” Leila Kaleva says.
Leila Kaleva will report to Harri-Pekka Kaukonen.
Additional information
Sanoma’s Group Communications, Hanna Johde, tel. +358 40 673 8977 or hanna.johde@sanoma.com
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Get the world. Sanoma helps people access and understand the world. Sanoma is a front runner in consumer media and learning in Europe. We employ around 10,000 professionals in more than 10 countries. In 2012, the Group’s net sales totalled EUR 2.4 billion. Sanoma’s share is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.