Dec 14, 2011. /Lesprom Network/. To realize Walki's strong growth ambitions in the Asia Pacific region, it has been decided that as of January 1, 2012 Mikael Nováky will fully concentrate on growing the business in the Asian markets in his role as Vice President, Asia Pacific. Mikael's responsibilities include all sales and business development activities of Walki's in the APAC area and the Changshu plant, as the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. As a consequence, Timo Finnström has been appointed Vice President, Paper Packaging and Sourcing, as of January 1, 2012. Starting January 1, 2012 the Operational Excellence model will be strengthened by bringing together our Lean and Supply Chain operations into one organization. The Operational Excellence function will concentrate on improving Walki's competitiveness and customer service, and further developing and implementing Lean practices and continuous improvement. Tuomo Wall, currently Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Technical Products has been appointed Vice President, Operational Excellence as of January 1, 2012. Arno Wolff, currently Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Paper Packaging has been appointed Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Technical Products as of January 1, 2012. Arno will transfer to the new role gradually by April 1, 2012. No changes were made to the Group Executive Team.