Nov 24, 2009. /Lesprom Network/. Powerflute Oyj has appointed Marco Casiraghi as CEO with effect from January 1, 2010, the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. Casiraghi joins Powerflute from Coesia Group, where he has been CEO for the last nine years. Casiraghi’s appointment as a director of Powerflute will be proposed at the next Annual General Meeting which is expected to take place in April 2010. Commenting on the appointment Dr Dermot Smurfit, Powerflute’s Chairman said: “We are delighted to announce that Marco Casiraghi will be joining Powerflute as CEO. Marco has an established track record in the industry and a wealth of relevant experience. I am confident that he will effectively lead the Powerflute Group during these challenging times and as the economic recovery takes place. There are exciting opportunities ahead of us and Marco will be instrumental in the successful delivery of our organic and acquisitive growth strategy.” Powerflute Oyj is a packaging group with established positions in Nordic semi-chemical fluting and coated woodfree papers.