Jul 19, 2013. /Lesprom Network/. Timo Salonen, CFO and a long-term member of the Group Executive Team has decided to leave Huhtamäki Oyj at his own request, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

"I would like to take the opportunity to thank Timo for his long service with the Company and contribution to the Group's current success, as well as wish him all the best in his future challenges," says Jukka Moisio, CEO.

Thomas Geust has been appointed as Director, Finance and member of the Group Executive Team reporting to Jukka Moisio, CEO, as of October 1, 2013.

He joins Huhtamaki from ABB Group, where his latest position was Global Controller for the Business Unit Marine & Cranes, located in Switzerland. Prior to ABB, Thomas Geust has worked in various financial positions in Schneider Electric, Lexel Group and KPMG.

Huhtamaki Group is a leading manufacturer of consumer and specialty packaging.