Raute Corporation has appointed Arto Kaikkola as Chief Commercial Officer on a permanent basis, effective 5 May 2026. Kaikkola had served as the company's interim CCO since November 2025 and will continue to report to President and CEO Mika Saariaho while remaining a member of the Group Executive Board. The appointment was announced by Raute Corporation.
President and CEO Mika Saariaho cited Kaikkola's contribution to commercial execution and organizational alignment as key factors in the decision. Saariaho stated that Kaikkola's customer-oriented approach strengthens the company's commercial capabilities. The permanent role takes effect immediately.
Raute is a Finnish provider of mill-wide technology, digital solutions and services for the veneer, plywood and LVL industry.
